From the record-breaking Black Panther, to viral ‘Black Twitter’ memes, it’s clear that black Americans are cultural catalysts. Canvas8 talks to Jerome Williams, marketing professor at Rutgers University and founder of Walker & Company, Tristan Walker, about how black Americans are influencing culture.

The TV series Atlanta presents a striking – and sometimes surreal – representation of the lives of young black Americans. Its refusal to airbrush the difficulties faced by this community is being lauded, especially as the dialogue around racism continues to polarise the US population.

As the first Hollywood movie to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years – and the most successful rom-com in nearly a decade – Crazy Rich Asians has been heralded as a potential game-changer for the industry. How is a film about one-percenters in Singapore promoting more diverse pop culture?

Netflix is exploring Snapchat-style vertical trailers on its mobile application. By presenting a more seamless and intuitive way to find out about new shows and movies, the streaming platform is hoping to entice more users to watch on their phones and tablets while they're on the go.