and "the black guy always dies first"

On this episode of Mixed DNA, Melissa and Vanessa dig into one of horror’s most infamous tropes — “The Black Guy Always Dies First.” From Hollywood’s history of tokenism to the rise of Black horror storytelling, we explore why this cliché exists and how today’s creators are finally changing the script.Follow Mixed DNA Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Threads and stop by www.mixeddna.ca for episode info, info about the podcast hosts and official Mixed DNA merchandise.

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