Why James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time Still Matters
For James Baldwin (1924-1987), the fundamental premises of American society needed revisiting. How we might view #BlackLivesMatter through his lens.
John Brown: Feared Fanatic or Freedom Fighter?
Murderous terrorist fanatic or freedom fighter? No figure in American history raises that question more than John Brown.
V.S. Naipaul’s Defense of Civilization
As a public figure, V.S. Naipaul is often outrageous, but his 30+ books speak eloquently in defense of civilization.
Not Quite Right: The Father Daughter Dynamic in the Cosby Show
The father daughter dynamic in Cosby's show reveals how enmeshed we are in rape and misogynistic culture.
Nelson Mandela’s Release
February 11th marks a quarter century since the release of Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)