Recommended Viewing: Disclosure

I finally watched Disclosure on Netflix last night. It was a revelation. I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone talking about it. Then I think about it and am not surprised, so here's my invitation to you to watch people describe themselves and drop some knowledge and history on you that you probably don't know. I … Continue reading Recommended Viewing: Disclosure

Recommended Listening/Viewing/Reading: Janelle Monáe is EVERYTHING

Janelle Monáe. Janelle Monáe. Janelle Monáe! I'm all about PROJECT Q.U.E.E.N. Janelle Monáe is the hera I've needed my whole life. The songs and videos exist to be read. She speaks up and out, for all of us. I love her so much. I like this list of her videos on youtube. And yes, "Make … Continue reading Recommended Listening/Viewing/Reading: Janelle Monáe is EVERYTHING

Recommended Viewing: A Wrinkle in Time

I chose that photo because to me it's Mindy Kalig saying, "Uh, come on guys, what's not to like? Why wouldn't you give yourself this beautiful thing?" I didn't tell people to go see Black Panther, because I didn't need to. Apparently, the haters are hating all over A Wrinkle in Time, and dang, that … Continue reading Recommended Viewing: A Wrinkle in Time

Recommended Viewing: Even the Rain

We've been told that people who don't know history are doomed to repeat it, but most of us don't know much true history, having been indoctrinated with mythological nationalism in high school, then having most media and everything about our lives reflect these myths as if they were true. Even the Rain is a really … Continue reading Recommended Viewing: Even the Rain