‘Dear White People,’ ‘The Rachel Divide,’ and the Hard Questions of Identity

Let’s begin with the most obvious observation: Dear White People lacks a clear thesis. The second season—released today on Netflix under the tag Volume 2—rattles with welcome confrontation, proudly bearing the face of disquiet in its opening blushes. Creator-director Justin Simien wants to have a conversation with us. So he begins with a seemingly straightforward …

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