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Transactions of Truth: A Book(s) Review – “The Polished Hoe” / “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”

Richard Wright criticized Zora Neale Hurston’s work for lacking political depth, reflecting a broader sense of societal transactions that undervalue humanity. In contrast, Austin Clarke and James McBride’s novels illustrate complex characters navigating life’s challenges. Their stories prompt deeper reflections on community, trust, and the essence of humanity amidst a transactional world.

OIL: A few thoughts on the motion picture “Origin”

https://socialtimesinc.com/media/ben-jerrys-and-ava-duvernay-want-you-to-read-banned-books/ There are years that tear apart Years that hemorrhage. Years that kill all sorts of birds (especially the ones that mock) And years that go set out a watchman To stop the bleeding. Ava Duvernay’s cinematic interpretation of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” written by author Isabel Wilkerson (simply titled “Origin”) was… tastefullyContinue reading “OIL: A few thoughts on the motion picture “Origin””