If Texas Governor Greg Abbott had his way, the state’s past of lynching Blacks would be taught as an exception rather than the rule. History tells a different story.
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‘King Richard’ Is Not About Winning, but a Father’s Pursuit to a Dignified Life Even Without Tennis
With a father like Richard, the whole obsession with winning, defeating, proving doesn’t matter as much. Because with a father like Richard, the Williams sisters have already won.
What Lies Behind India’s Silence on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?
An Indian citizen struggles with the contradictions of this moment in time.
On the Backlash Against Non-White Actors in Amazon’s New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Adaption
Adaptations are original cultural entities that can imitate, question, re-write, or reinterpret their source material for new audiences.
The Batman: Same Old Hypermasculine Heroes, Sexualised Women and Disfigured Baddies
Despite seismic cultural shifts since the last movie, the 2022 version of Batman seems to be trotting out the same old tropes.
Multiracism: Why We Need To Pay Attention to the World’s Many Racisms
The west has long defined racism as a function of colonial domination and discrimination. But in a changing world this definition must be challenged.
An Epitome of Beauty
'Everything about her showed how deep her mind and soul were. Yet she was ridiculed for her appearance.'
Will Smith Is Stunning in ‘King Richard’
Based on the true story of Venus and Serena Williams’s coach and father, 'King Richard' shows us the toll racism took on a generation of black men – but …
Ancient Olympics: Not Everyone Cheered, but the Games Brought Together Rival Societies
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 BC games at Olympia.
England Football Fandom’s Struggle With Its Own Image
Studying the team over the past 25 years has provided clues as to why it's plagued with issues of racism and hooliganism