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Not Your Father's Theatre
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
Review of a resource site devoted to sites, organizations, and techniques that differ from traditional theatre.
non-traditional theatre theater psychodrama sociod
The Fearless Women of Zimbabwe
A movement started by a group of Zimbabwean women in 2003 is giving a voice to the millions of oppressed people who want a New Zimbabwe
zimbabwe • change in zimbabwe • mugabe • oppressed • harsh treatment
A movement started by a group of Zimbabwean women in 2003 is giving a voice to the millions of oppressed people who want a New Zimbabwe
zimbabwe • change in zimbabwe • mugabe • oppressed • harsh treatment
Henry Bibb (1815 - 1854)
Henry Bibb was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, on May 10,1815. His father was Senator James Bibb. His mother was Mildred Jackson, a slave who worked on the plantation of William Gatewood.
henry bibb • black history event • black history month • slave • fugitive slave act
Henry Bibb was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, on May 10,1815. His father was Senator James Bibb. His mother was Mildred Jackson, a slave who worked on the plantation of William Gatewood.
henry bibb • black history event • black history month • slave • fugitive slave act
Thank You Hymn History - We Gather Together
Translated in English by Theodore Baker and the tune arranged by Edward Kremser, "We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing" is a thanksgiving hymn.
dutch thanksgiving song history • we gather together hymn history • thanksgiving song we gather together • dutch thanksgiving sacred song • thank you song from dutch
Translated in English by Theodore Baker and the tune arranged by Edward Kremser, "We Gather Together to Ask the Lord's Blessing" is a thanksgiving hymn.
dutch thanksgiving song history • we gather together hymn history • thanksgiving song we gather together • dutch thanksgiving sacred song • thank you song from dutch
Martin Luther King's Letter From Birmingham Jail
In his letter, Martin Luther King challenged a public statement written by 8 white clergymen who claimed that the de-segregation movement in Alabama was moving too fast.
civil rights • birmingham jail • dr martin luther king • de-segregation • freedom march
In his letter, Martin Luther King challenged a public statement written by 8 white clergymen who claimed that the de-segregation movement in Alabama was moving too fast.
civil rights • birmingham jail • dr martin luther king • de-segregation • freedom march
Corsican Tribal Diaspora
In countering loss of culture and the exodus of indigenous Corsicans from their motherland, is Corsica marginalising its ethnic minority of Arab immigrants?
corsican language • corsican culture • maghreb arabs • arab immigrants • corsican indigenous
In countering loss of culture and the exodus of indigenous Corsicans from their motherland, is Corsica marginalising its ethnic minority of Arab immigrants?
corsican language • corsican culture • maghreb arabs • arab immigrants • corsican indigenous
Siberian Indigenous Recovery
Excerpt from Agrafena Sopotshina's speech, "We Live On What The Earth Carries On Itself", examining how the Khanti construct Aboriginality.
siberian indigenous • khanti • half-caste • indigenous shame • aboriginal sovereignty
Excerpt from Agrafena Sopotshina's speech, "We Live On What The Earth Carries On Itself", examining how the Khanti construct Aboriginality.
siberian indigenous • khanti • half-caste • indigenous shame • aboriginal sovereignty
Struggle for Visibility of African American Women's Literature
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
This article discusses historical attempts to suppress African American women's writings, and the efforts African American women scholars make and must continue to make to ensure the visibility of our work.
african american women's literature • women's literature • african american women • black feminist scholars • black feminism
India's Outcasts
Who are the millions of social and cultural outcasts in the world's biggest democracy? A look at the reality of Untouchables.
india • india's caste system • untouchables • dalits • harijan
Who are the millions of social and cultural outcasts in the world's biggest democracy? A look at the reality of Untouchables.
india • india's caste system • untouchables • dalits • harijan
Jerusalem Times: 10 April 33AD
What might the Jerusalem newspaper reported on Saturday of Holy Week? Let's take a peek at the "Times" to find out!
isaiah • sabbath • rest
What might the Jerusalem newspaper reported on Saturday of Holy Week? Let's take a peek at the "Times" to find out!
isaiah • sabbath • rest
Structure in W.D. Ehrhart
The third part of a 4 part series, "Structure of W.D. Ehrhart's "Not Your Problem" explores the structure and the way it adds meaning to the poem.
structure • poem • poetry • vietnam • ehrhart
The third part of a 4 part series, "Structure of W.D. Ehrhart's "Not Your Problem" explores the structure and the way it adds meaning to the poem.
structure • poem • poetry • vietnam • ehrhart
Going Bananas
Consumer power, use it to make a difference.
organic bananas • bananas • fair trade • consumer power
Consumer power, use it to make a difference.
organic bananas • bananas • fair trade • consumer power
Hitler's War on Jazz in France
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
During WWII, jazz became a fugitive music banned and silenced in the cafes and clubs of war-time Paris by Nazi occupiers who feared its rebellious undertones
jazz • france • germany • wwii • hitler
The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess
Luther wrote a hymn using the word "fools," so what better piece of Lutherana to share than this hymn on this day of fools?
fools • hymn • luther • music • theology
Luther wrote a hymn using the word "fools," so what better piece of Lutherana to share than this hymn on this day of fools?
fools • hymn • luther • music • theology
Dickinson's Slant of Light
Dickinson was a keen observer of her environment, dramatizing her reactions in poems. Her sense of melancholy informs her observations of light on winter afternoons.
emily dickinson • there's a certain slant of light • intuition • poem 258 in johnson • rime scheme abcb
Dickinson was a keen observer of her environment, dramatizing her reactions in poems. Her sense of melancholy informs her observations of light on winter afternoons.
emily dickinson • there's a certain slant of light • intuition • poem 258 in johnson • rime scheme abcb
Religious Anti-Semitism
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
This article discusses the role of the Church in propogating anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe, particulary in Germany.
religious anti-semitism • anti-semitism in the church • conversion of the jews • early-anti-semitism • christian hostility toward jews
The Myth of the Hymen Continues (Part 4)
Read why non-Muslims often fail in their attempts to educate Muslims about issues related to their sexuality. Also learn what you can do to dispell the myth of the hymen if you are a Muslim woman or a healthcare provider.
islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
Read why non-Muslims often fail in their attempts to educate Muslims about issues related to their sexuality. Also learn what you can do to dispell the myth of the hymen if you are a Muslim woman or a healthcare provider.
islam • women • woman • muslim • moslem
The Will of the People in Politics
Many politicians and others have used the phrase 'the will of the people' but few really understand its deeper meaning. Here is an exploration of this political phrase.
will of the people • people's will • campaign rhetoric • hillary clinton • primary election results in florida
Many politicians and others have used the phrase 'the will of the people' but few really understand its deeper meaning. Here is an exploration of this political phrase.
will of the people • people's will • campaign rhetoric • hillary clinton • primary election results in florida
"I” Is For Inuit Inequity
Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.
native stereotypes • indigenous stereotypes • eskimo stereotypes • inuit stereotypes • native portrayals
Popular culture stereotypes of "Eskimos" are far from harmless, as they shape perceptions of indigenous people and promote prejudice.
native stereotypes • indigenous stereotypes • eskimo stereotypes • inuit stereotypes • native portrayals
Aborigines and Free Trade
In Australia a free trade agreement with the United States means bad news for Aboriginal communities, just as it was for First Nations in Mexico, Chile and Canada.
nafta • us free trade agreements • mupuche rights • neo-liberalism and free trade • aboriginal rights abuses
In Australia a free trade agreement with the United States means bad news for Aboriginal communities, just as it was for First Nations in Mexico, Chile and Canada.
nafta • us free trade agreements • mupuche rights • neo-liberalism and free trade • aboriginal rights abuses
Brando
Turner Classic Movies debuts its two-part documentary on Marlon Brando. Like the subject himself, it's dense, diverse and deeply introspective.
marlon brando • turner classic movies • rebel without a cause • the godafther • last tango in paris
Turner Classic Movies debuts its two-part documentary on Marlon Brando. Like the subject himself, it's dense, diverse and deeply introspective.
marlon brando • turner classic movies • rebel without a cause • the godafther • last tango in paris
Celebrating African American Women Poets
Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.
poetry • women's poetry • african american women's poetry • phillis wheatley • national poetry month.
Discussion of the significance of celebrating African American women poets during National Poetry Month and beyond.
poetry • women's poetry • african american women's poetry • phillis wheatley • national poetry month.
Enter the Worship Circle: Review
I've always found much to appreciate about the Enter the Worship Circle projects. Aaron Strumpel takes it to the next level with "Chair and Microphone, Volume 2."
enter the worship circle • aaron strumpel • chair and microphone volume 2 • ben pasley • christian folk guitar
I've always found much to appreciate about the Enter the Worship Circle projects. Aaron Strumpel takes it to the next level with "Chair and Microphone, Volume 2."
enter the worship circle • aaron strumpel • chair and microphone volume 2 • ben pasley • christian folk guitar
Ida Wells-Barnett
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
A strong advocate of racial and gender equality, Ida Wells-Barnett used her education and journalism skills to raise awareness of civil rights.
ida wells-barnett • african american • crusader • equality • 1862
Middle East Sees More Violence
Palestinian supporters protest against Israel's attack on Gaza as Israeli supporters continue to back their government. The Israeli-Palestinian dispute continues.
terrorism • terrorizing • israel • palestinian • hezbollah
Palestinian supporters protest against Israel's attack on Gaza as Israeli supporters continue to back their government. The Israeli-Palestinian dispute continues.
terrorism • terrorizing • israel • palestinian • hezbollah
Movie Review: Brick Lane
Toning down the controversy of the novel, Brick Lane only succeeds partially as a film.
monica ali brick lane • brick lane movie review • muslim women rights • movie affair romance • sarah gavron director brick lane
Toning down the controversy of the novel, Brick Lane only succeeds partially as a film.
monica ali brick lane • brick lane movie review • muslim women rights • movie affair romance • sarah gavron director brick lane
Nikolai Ceausescu and Romania
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.
ceausescu • stalinist • communist • socialist republic of romania • systematization
At first welcomed by the West, Nikolai Ceausescu was later realized to be one of the most brutal Stalinist dictators.
ceausescu • stalinist • communist • socialist republic of romania • systematization
Religious Symbolism in E.T.
Spielberg's classic children's film contains an alien who is not merely benevolent, but Messianic.
e.t. religious symbolism • et christ figure • similarities between e.t. and jesus • religious symbolism in science fiction films • religious symbolism in children's films
Spielberg's classic children's film contains an alien who is not merely benevolent, but Messianic.
e.t. religious symbolism • et christ figure • similarities between e.t. and jesus • religious symbolism in science fiction films • religious symbolism in children's films
Robert Kennedy, His Life - Review
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
Evan Thomas offers a personal and detailed account of Robert Kennedy's life, but provides little analysis of his political thinking.
robert kennedy his life • evan thomas • bobby kennedy • rfk • hickory hill
Sex and Race
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
It is standard practice to look at combined oppression: Race and sex. However, the historical and conceptual connection of race and sex are closer than previosly thought.
sex • race • gender • oppression • femininity
The Cause of the First World War
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
Volunteer Vacation in India
Living among other cultures is one of the greatest privileges of traveling. By getting involved with the community, you'll find more than the average tourist.
india volunteer opportunities • dharamsala • tibetan refugees and aide • home of the dalai lama • volunteer vacation with buddhists
Living among other cultures is one of the greatest privileges of traveling. By getting involved with the community, you'll find more than the average tourist.
india volunteer opportunities • dharamsala • tibetan refugees and aide • home of the dalai lama • volunteer vacation with buddhists
Whassup? Popspeak Is More Than Buttah - It's Da Bomb!
Get down with the latest lingo
popspeak • language • teens • teenagers • english
Get down with the latest lingo
popspeak • language • teens • teenagers • english
Women's Status in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the status and role of women in Southeast Asia through history.
khmer empire • women's status • jayavarman • chams • zhou daguan
An introduction to the status and role of women in Southeast Asia through history.
khmer empire • women's status • jayavarman • chams • zhou daguan
Avengers - The Animated Series
Marvel Comics And Fox TV announce the premiere dates and episode guide for Avengers - the Animated series starting Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. Spider-Man Unlimited premieres Oct. 2, 1999
marvel • comics • fox • tv • avengers
Marvel Comics And Fox TV announce the premiere dates and episode guide for Avengers - the Animated series starting Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999. Spider-Man Unlimited premieres Oct. 2, 1999
marvel • comics • fox • tv • avengers
Buddhism and Islam in China
Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.
islam • buddhism • muslim • buddhist • muslims
Although Buddhism and Islam are two very different religions, their roles within China can be compared to one another when examining persecution.
islam • buddhism • muslim • buddhist • muslims
Government Intervention in NT
The Howard Settler Government's invasion of the Northern territory is land-grabbing racism nothing more. Statement from activist Robbie Thorpe.
black gst • indigenous child abuse • aboriginal sovereignty • aboriginal treaty • world indigenous peoples
The Howard Settler Government's invasion of the Northern territory is land-grabbing racism nothing more. Statement from activist Robbie Thorpe.
black gst • indigenous child abuse • aboriginal sovereignty • aboriginal treaty • world indigenous peoples
How TV reacted to tragedy: a progress report
A look at how the television industry, like the rest of America, is in mourning. But did we know that TV would react the way did? Did TV change too much, or did it not change enough?
tragedy • television • industry • america • mourning
A look at how the television industry, like the rest of America, is in mourning. But did we know that TV would react the way did? Did TV change too much, or did it not change enough?
tragedy • television • industry • america • mourning
Shakespeare Sonnet 45
Sonnet 45 focuses on how the lighter qualities of air and fire play on the speaker's moods and attitudes, as he contemplates the state of his creativity.
shakespeare sonnet 45 • the other two slight air and purging fire • sonnet 44 • who is shakespeare • sonnet 1
Sonnet 45 focuses on how the lighter qualities of air and fire play on the speaker's moods and attitudes, as he contemplates the state of his creativity.
shakespeare sonnet 45 • the other two slight air and purging fire • sonnet 44 • who is shakespeare • sonnet 1
African Hebrew Israelites
Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.
ben ammi • ben carter • soul vegeteraian • vegan • black
Founded by Ben Ammi in the 1960s, The African Hebrew Israelite movement is a rejection of American culture and materialism.
ben ammi • ben carter • soul vegeteraian • vegan • black
American Intervention in Iraq
Prior to U.S. involvement in Iraq there were as many as fifteen opposition groups in Iraq with representatives exiled outside of Iraqi, many situated in London.
operation iraqi freedom • saddam hussein • usama bin laden • iraqi national coalition • united nations
Prior to U.S. involvement in Iraq there were as many as fifteen opposition groups in Iraq with representatives exiled outside of Iraqi, many situated in London.
operation iraqi freedom • saddam hussein • usama bin laden • iraqi national coalition • united nations
Beyond Snow & Sugar Cookies
Many schools and teachers stress about the holidays, because they want to make the season enjoyable without stepping on any toes. Honor the season with a cultural unit.
holiday • christmas • cultural celebrations • chanukah • kwanzaa
Many schools and teachers stress about the holidays, because they want to make the season enjoyable without stepping on any toes. Honor the season with a cultural unit.
holiday • christmas • cultural celebrations • chanukah • kwanzaa
Creating Social Change
This article explores the connection between ideas of change, and activism.
liberalism • feminism • activism • philosophy • culture
This article explores the connection between ideas of change, and activism.
liberalism • feminism • activism • philosophy • culture
Go To the People Movement
Examination of the Russian "Go to the People" movement, a student exodus to the peasant countryside with the goal of encouraging a revolution.
go to the people movement • narodnik movement • alexander herzen • tsarist russia • russian revolutionaries
Examination of the Russian "Go to the People" movement, a student exodus to the peasant countryside with the goal of encouraging a revolution.
go to the people movement • narodnik movement • alexander herzen • tsarist russia • russian revolutionaries
Great Castles in Germany Hambach
Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms
hambacher fest • hambacher schloss • hambach castle may 1832 • neustadt weinstrasse • german wine route
Hambach Castle in Neustadt/Weinstraße (Palatinate) is known for the Hambach Festival (1832) when German and French people gathered to demand unity and democratic reforms
hambacher fest • hambacher schloss • hambach castle may 1832 • neustadt weinstrasse • german wine route
Great Women's Films
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
It's hard to find a great movie about women that isn't full of stereotypes of "chick flick" sappiness. Here are 8 examples of intelligent films about women's issues.
women's films • women's issues • chick flick • hollywood movie • set it off
Hairspray Remake is Good Clean Fun
Stars shine and supporting cast excels in this quirky, upbeat remake of the musical comedy.
hairspray remake • hairspray movie review • john travolta • amanda bynes • christopher walken
Stars shine and supporting cast excels in this quirky, upbeat remake of the musical comedy.
hairspray remake • hairspray movie review • john travolta • amanda bynes • christopher walken
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