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[#item_full_content] HBO’s “Lanterns” reframes John Stewart’s Green Lantern origin through racial politics, sparking accusations that Damon Lindelof’s series went “woke.” New HBO superhero show faces 'woke' criticism for reframing classic hero lore around racial privilege Read More

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