“Déjà Vu” (1858-1961) The Vietnam War, Episode 1
This episode’s title, “Déjà Vu” (1858–1961), is meant to suggest that the American experience in…
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The Flood Blues
I’m standing in this water, wishing I had a boat I’m standing in this…
The Vietnam War, a documentary
This weekend, at last, The Vietnam War will land on our rooftops, ready to transport…
Sprawling Into Harm’s Way
Texans commonly proclaim that everything is bigger in their home state. A stalled hurricane/tropical storm…
Hurricane Harvey and Houston’s Myth of the “Wild West”
The disparate impact of Hurricane Harvey on poor neighborhoods in Houston has been the topic…
The (African) American Missionary Movement in Africa in the Early Twentieth Century
Philanthropic work in Africa today is primarily associated with international developmental aid and the work…
Of African Princes and Hidden Treasures
The teaser trailer for Black Panther opens with a chained Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) asking…
Too African to Be Muslim
Recently, someone working on an upcoming TV show asked me a few questions about enslaved…
Reclaiming and Reimagining Africa as the Motherland in Hip Hop
The African continent, its legacy, challenges, and history have long served as a focal point…
African Religions in U.S. Courts
In the Western Hemisphere, nearly every country that has a substantial population of people of…