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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

What if everyone didn't die?' The queer, Pulitzer-winning, happy-ending Hamlet

James Ijames believed he could not access Shakespeare due to his southern accent, but he challenged that notion by creating 'Fat Ham', a queer take on 'Hamlet'.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Summer of Our Discontent by Thomas Chatterton Williams review muddled take on race, politics and class

Thomas Chatterton Williams critiques both the Trumpian right for its authoritarianism and the left for its excesses, positioning himself as a freethinker among polarized factions.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

I used to believe in the American dream. Then the police killed my son

Kelly Ghaisar taught her son to view police as protectors, unaware that her son, Bijan, would later need to navigate a frightening encounter with them.
Social justice
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Tony Njoku: All Our Knives Are Always Sharp

Tony Njoku's debut album reflects his journey in music, where he navigates classical influences through experimental electronic production, showcasing a unique perspective as a Black artist.
Music
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

New York Times Grants Race Science Enthusiast Anonymity in Mamdani Hit Piece

The cyberattack aimed to determine whether Columbia University continued to use race-conscious affirmative action in its admissions process following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023.
US politics
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review 'Billie & Maria' at Volksbuhne | Berlin Art Link

The meeting of two women, one Black and one white, unfolds like an intimate reunion, creating a bridge between stories of trauma and transcendence in music.
Berlin music
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reform candidate defends 'racist' Sarwar advert

The advert by PA Media Reform UK regarding Anas Sarwar has sparked accusations of racism and calls for its removal.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

High school teachers reflect on 100 years of 'The Great Gatsby'

Teaching a classic like *The Great Gatsby* requires addressing its historical context and its implications on race and identity, especially in contemporary classrooms.
NYC parents
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

How Might the Trump Administration Target D.E.I. in Public Schools?

D.E.I. programs in schools may face funding threats under federal laws if perceived to advantage one race over another.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Directing JD Vance to Remove Improper Ideology' from the National Zoo, Other Institutions

Trump aims to eliminate divisive ideologies from federal institutions through an executive order regarding the Smithsonian.
History
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

Sir Moriaen: The Black Knight of Arthurian Legend - Medievalists.net

Moriaen is a pioneering literary work featuring a Black hero, exploring themes of race and identity in medieval Europe.
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