In Charlottesville, Americans were forced to reckon with the reality that we live in a country where white supremacists can parade openly, and without condemnation from the White House. We allow for the slaughter of unarmed black children and the mass incarceration of people of color. A black President who had to be publicly perfect for eight years was followed by a white President who is habitually dishonest. So many Americans were lulled into complacency by the progress that Obama’s presidency signaled, and the symbol he represented. Yet all gains can easily be lost, particularly in a society stacked against anyone who threatens the dominant order. Lee has been trying to tell us this for more than 30 years. He’s hoping we’re ready to listen. | |
— Rembert Browne | |
From his article: “Spike Lee Wants You To Wake Up“ | |
Which is a review of Spike Lee’s recent (2018) movie: “BlaKkKlansman“ | |
The article appeared in: Time Magazine | |
Dated: 20 August 2018 | |
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On This Day In: | |
2017 | No Progress, But Still Unreasonable |
2016 | Notes Unsaid |
2015 | Still Seeking (Believe It Or Not) |
2014 | Guidelines For Bureaucrats |
2013 | Failing At Normalization |
2012 | Are You An Expert? |
2011 | Joy! |
Signaled Progress
October 8, 2018 by kmabarrett
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