Native American Racism in the Age of Donald Trump – The New Book from Darren R. Reid
The last few years have certainly tumultuous. Historians, political commentators, and sociologists will be writing about the Trump era for decades to come. But one of the most fascinating aspects of this period is, I believe, the ways in which Trump, his administration, and his supporters have intersected with Native ...
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Elizabeth Warren, the Pipe Bomber and why so many white Americans claim Native Ancestry
Published by The Conversation, October 31, 2018. Native American? Elizabeth Warren. EPA Images Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat senator and Trump critic with an eye on the White House, and Cesar Sayoc, the man accused of mailing pipe bombs to the Clintons (among others), have at least one thing in common. Both claim ...
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Racism Will Fall | What Native American History Teaches Us About the Limits of White Supremacy
Racism Will Fall From Walt Disney to L. Frank Baum creator of the Wizard of Oz, a rich vein of prejudice runs deep through American popular culture. But resistance can win out, argues DR. DARREN R. REID, as is demonstrated in changing representations of Native Americans. [caption id="attachment_1903" align="aligncenter" ...
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Finding Meaning in the Music of the Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys
I was born near the water but when I think of the sea it is the fantastical imagery of The Beach Boys' early records, with their dreamy melodies and their lyrics about love, loss, cars, and surfing, that I dwell upon. The music of Brian Wilson, the band’s most important creative force, is a semi-mythologised eulogy ...
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After the Gold Rush: The Social Significance of Charlie Chaplin’s Frontier Fantasy
This article was written by Darren R. Reid and Brett Sanders - it was originally commissioned and published by National Film Registry and the Library of Congress. To view the original document (please cite the originally publish document) Click Here. There is a moment in “The Gold Rush” which captures ...
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Remaking the Star Wars Holiday Special | Filmic Archaeology | Star Wars Holiday Special Watchable Edition
An exercise in Filmic Archaeology, this post explores the creation of Star Wars: A Holiday Story – a new Star Wars short excavated from the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special. #FilmicArchaeology #Film #History Often talked about but rarely seen, The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) occupies a special place ...
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The Last Jedi – 21st Century Masterpiece | Star Wars Critical Review
Far more than the nostalgic re-tread that was J.J. Abrams The Force Awakens, the second entry in the Star Wars sequel trilogy is a beautiful, touching entry into the generation-spanning saga. From appropriately epic space battles to moments that genuinely surprise and delight, The Last Jedi might well be one of the ...
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