For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] In Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights, historian Dylan Penningroth points to the journey towards civil rights for Black Americans beginning “in the fields and cabins of slaves.” Here, in the thick of Antebellum slavery, slaves crafted a knowledge of the law through acts such as accumulation and claims of … Read more
[ad_1] Science fiction dystopias are often deployed as a means of examining politics, ideology, or technology, but for Izumi Suzuki, the medium serves an intimate exploration of anxiety, pain, and sadness. The translated stories collected in Terminal Boredom depend on science fiction dystopias, but focus on characters who are broken and seeking their own personal … Read more
[ad_1] Perhaps this notion seems obvious: we can’t separate ourselves from history. It determines our circumstances and perspective. It is deeply and intimately intertwined with our lives and identity. However, for those who belong to dominant cultures, history can be taken for granted. They were raised amidst their history. They were taught and celebrated their … Read more