Lena Waithe on "Queen & Slim": Black people have to "create the heroes that we need"
Lena Waithe on "Queen & Slim": Black people have to "create the heroes that we need"

Lena Waithe is the first black woman to win an Emmy Award for comedy writing. She also wrote the new movie, “Queen & Slim,” which follows a black couple who accidentally kill a white police officer in self-defense during a traffic stop. Waithe joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why her work is “protest art.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article makes a few factual claims, primarily about Lena Waithe's accomplishments and the plot of "Queen & Slim." While the core claims seem generally accurate based on my internal knowledge, the lack of provided verification sources limits a definitive assessment. The framing of the movie as "protest art" introduces a degree of bias, reflecting a particular interpretation of the work.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim 1:** "Lena Waithe is the first black woman to win an Emmy Award for comedy writing." This is a widely known fact. *Verification Source: None (Internal Knowledge)*.
- Claim 2:** "She also wrote the new movie, 'Queen & Slim,' which follows a black couple who accidentally kill a white police officer in self-defense during a traffic stop." This accurately describes the basic plot of the film. *Verification Source: None (Internal Knowledge)*.
- Claim 3:** "Waithe joins 'CBS This Morning' to discuss why her work is 'protest art.'" This frames the movie with a specific interpretation. While the film deals with themes of racial injustice, labeling it definitively as "protest art" introduces a subjective element. *Verification Source: None (Internal Knowledge)*. This claim is not inherently inaccurate, but it presents a specific viewpoint.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Claim 1:** Internal knowledge supports the claim that Lena Waithe was the first black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing.
- Claim 2:** Internal knowledge supports the accuracy of the plot summary of "Queen & Slim."
- Claim 3:** The framing of the film as "protest art" is a subjective interpretation. While the film explores themes relevant to social justice movements, whether it constitutes "protest art" is open to interpretation. The article presents this interpretation without necessarily providing counter-arguments or alternative perspectives.