The Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today. Along with Shirley Chisholm (the first Black woman to be elected to the … More
Tag: History
A Timeless Endeavor
Every so often, I think about how Nona Faustine would respond to the myriad of issues inflected on our collective … More
The Lexicon of Fascism
In the wake of yet another cold blooded murder of an innocent citizen on the streets of an American city, … More
Exhibiting Radical Love
Martin Luther King Day is one of the more complex holidays in the United States, because it serves as a … More
The American Nightmare
Ann Nocenti’s run as the lead writer for the Daredevil comic book series is highly regarded for the depth of … More
Artful Union
Art and labor are intrinsically connected, and the relationship is well documented throughout art history. Examples of artworks within a … More
A Monumental Moment for the Masses
When I was teaching art history, I would begin the course with a big and broad question: “Who writes history?” … More
Shibboleth
Nine times out of ten, a 548-foot long hairline crack in the floor of a historic building would be a … More
Command and Conquer: Art’s Unification and Divisiveness in Far Right Society (Part 1?)
One of art’s greatest assets is that it provides a cathartic and empowering way of envisioning alternate realities. Art is also … More
Education is Eternal
I cannot say or truly fathom what happens after we stop living in the corporeal sense. However, just because our … More