Culture
Netflix feminists: Film on 1970s women’s movement shows work still to do
October 17, 2018In a perfect world, "Feminists: What Were They Thinking" would just be a nostalgic film about how women won equality in the past. But we live in the era of Trump.
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‘The Hate U Give’ teaches us to read and act collectively
October 16, 2018Understanding the historical, social, and cultural forces that shape us is crucial for not only understanding our world, but also how to change it.
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‘hillbilly’ and ‘Life and Nothing More’: Two films about soul-crushing poverty
October 16, 2018Two new films are currently on the horizon that are well worth seeing.
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‘The Hate U Give,’ a moving portrayal of Black duality
October 15, 2018The film delivers a decisive and clear message about societal injustices and police brutality, while also packaging it in a way that isn’t too preachy.
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This week in history: National Coming Out Day celebrated in poems
October 11, 2018People’s World is proud to introduce a fresh voice in American poetry.
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