Rue was a strong competitor in ‘The Hunger Games’ Fans of The Hunger Games will recall that before the 24 tributes go into the arena, they spend some time in The Capitol undergoing brief training.

Stenberg knows a thing or two about the world’s complicated relationship with race. She was cast in the prominent role of Rue, a young heroine in the first “Hunger Games” movie.

Some tweets also referenced other "Hunger Games" characters played by black actors, including Rue's fellow District 11 tribute, Thresh, and the "Games" stylist Cinna, played by musician Lenny Kravitz.

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Thresh is District 11's male tribute in the 74th Annual Hunger Games. Thresh and Rue are both from the same district, and he grows fond of her during their training.

Outlets such as Colorline point out that Rue and other characters in "The Hunger Games," which takes on class oppression in a dystopian society, are described as dark-skinned: "And most hauntingly ...

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