"Empire," Orwell reminds us in his 1942 essay on Kipling, "is primarily a money-making affair. ... The map is painted red," he notes, "chiefly so the coolie can be exploited." For "coolie" substitute … more
A well written article from a mother's point of view as her teenage son tells of his awareness of the unease white people show towards him as he rides the public transportation in his city. … more
Not only is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn a brilliant and funny story of an adolescent boy, it is the story of an adolescent nation: the United States circa 1885. It raises broad, moral … more
You can't see it, you can't touch it, but you can certainly feel it... We are all discriminated in some ways, whether we like it or not. It can be race, gender or even age. Having said that, until … more
Whether you're a fan of her work or just a casual observer, this is a nice film to get you acquainted to background on the actress, her struggle in Hollywood, and her tragic, short life.
Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and personal tragedy to become one of the most … more
Of course, Twain (Clemens) is the quintessential American author. Whereas many who were born in America but still wrote from an English perspective, he developed an American style that was separate from … more
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic novel by American author Mark Twain (born Samuel Clemens). Huck Finn has came into a considerable amount of money from a previous adventure … more