I am a huge Octavia Butler fan, and I recently learned that her book, Kindred, has been made into a series. I could not resist watching it. The series has some modifications, but none that don’t ring true. It is part horror story, part historical fiction, all suspense! I personally feel it has done Octavia…
Tag: racism
Old tactics, modern times: FBI infiltration in current-day social movements
Protesting out in the street has always been a way for the people to voice their opinion. Sometimes the protests are “legal” and organized. Other times they’re spontaneous and sparked by outrage. The media almost always skews them. And, police have been known to infiltrate them. This time, the FBI has been caught red-handed within…
Mid-summer movie homework!
I’ve just watched the film Passing and could not help suggesting it as a mid-summer assignment for those of you who love to watch films late into the night during warm summer nights. Passing is a fascinating film about race, friendship, and expectations. There is just so much to discuss, consider taking notes or watching…