As a Black woman who faced trauma from childhood on, Franklin fought back through her activism and her music.
culture & reviews
Tales of Lebanese feminism and rebellion
When women move, so does the struggle – that’s clear from this fascinating graphic novel about Lebanese feminists’ historical battles, and the commonality of their struggles worldwide.
Review – Asbestos in Australia: From Boom to Dust
Asbestos in Australia: From Boom to Dust is not a simple read, yet it is a worthy resource.
The Olympic saga: profit and protest
In Tokyo, concerns about public health were trumped by the IOC’s quest for Olympic gold.
Chinese Exclusion Act
This PBS documentary highlights the racism and the resistance.
Stirring Judas and the Black Messiah leaves more to tell
A vital film that leaves the viewer wanting to know more about the extraordinary life of revolutionary Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.
Sylvia Pankhurst — pioneer feminist firebrand
A biography about a British radical filled with 20th century history and 21st century relevance.
Optimistic film proposes solutions to climate change
The Netflix movie Kiss the Ground reveals a soil-based strategy to help with global regeneration. Worth seeing!
Podcast Review — The Thin Black Line
Although it’s been a long time since Daniel Yock died in police custody in 1993, it’s not “case closed” for the Murri community.
W.E.B. Du Bois — Unsung history of Black leadership in the Civil War era
The history uncovered by Du Bois’ exhaustive research is revelatory.
