Culture (Page 64)
November 18, 2019
‘Pokémon Go’ Walked Me Through Richmond’s Difficult History
Left: The “Creole Revolt” PokéStop. Right: The Slave Trail marker. RICHMOND, Va. — Shockoe Bottom is one of Richmond’s glitziest […]
November 18, 2019
With “Back to the Wall,” Frederick The Younger Enters a New Era
Jenni Cochran steps onto the dance floor in a silver, sequined blazer over a yellow top and leopard-print bike shorts. In the next scene, she flicks her wrists and sends a bouquet of flowers up in flames. In “Back to the Wall” and the accompanying music video, Cochran explores the highs and lows of a relationship through tense scenes on Wes Anderson-esque backdrops spliced together with scenes of her letting loose alone on the dance floor.
November 18, 2019
Councilwoman Rivera Continues to Improve Her Community
Council Member Carlina Rivera Attends Celebration to Announce New LES Affordable Housing Units (Credit: New York City Council) (NEW YORK) […]
November 13, 2019
Nikole Hannah-Jones Is Confronting Truths About The Legacy of Slavery
In the banner of her website, in bold white font against a hot pink background, Nikole Hannah-Jones says, “I see […]
November 5, 2019
Conversations with Murderers: Joshua Oppenheimer’s ‘The Act of Killing’
Joshua Oppenheimer’s Academy Award nominated film “The Act of Killing” confronts perpetrators of genocide who now enjoy the reputation of […]