New book brings context and history to Black representation in film
The invention of film made an indelible effect on not just entertainment, but politics and society as we know it. Central to that story was how film was used to depict and shape society’s view of Black people. Award-winning author and cultural critic David Walker explores this in his new book “Black Film: A History…
Learning the strength of community
I remember moments, in years past, when I paused at the sight of a person lying on the sidewalk and took a minute to wonder: are they alive? Maybe the lay of their limbs looked odd, or their body too still, so I hesitated. At times I waited for a subtle indication that my worries…
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Embracing the variety in life
George has worked with Street Roots since 2015. This spring, he has been selling papers inside a local church downtown in the Park Blocks area every Sunday. He also has a contract with Cascadia Health to drop off 20 papers a week for their clients and staff. George enjoys his current schedule because it’s “low…
