As the subtitle of our blog indicates, we are fascinated with the workings of “postmodern blackness” here in the Bottom. But what does this phrase mean? And how does it shape the way Frieda and I approach the content on our site? Postmodernism is not easily explained, particularly given the fact that its definition is [...]
Archive for November, 2008
21 Nov
Lost & Found: Get Up! Edition
A few links, videos, and other online ephemera from our favorite sites this past week: Yes they did: The photographer who brought us Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders has a wonderful series on his blog that features the reflections of the civil rights activists on Obama’s victory. Here are the [...]
17 Nov
Uniqua’s Post-Racial Backyard?
Rethinking the politics of identity is more than just an intellectual exercise when you become a parent. These days, my anxieties about raising a black child with a healthy, well-rounded sense of self has lead me to unusual places and unexpected insights. Take, for instance, “The Backyardigans.”
13 Nov
TBoH Recommends: A Mercy
The Bottom Line: In A Mercy, Toni Morrison takes a fresh look at familiar themes: mothers and daughters, self-destructive desire, and as always, the burdens of freedom. I was surprised by how often, during my reading of Toni Morrison’s A Mercy,my thoughts turned to another novel – The Known World,(2004) by Edward P. Jones. Both [...]
10 Nov
Overjoyed: One Week Later
Since last Tuesday’s historic night, black comedians have joked that black folks haven’t been this happy since the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. I never thought I could ever relate to that type of joy until now. I now know the meaning of overjoyed. This feeling hasn’t diminished from Tuesday night. It has only soared. Each time [...]
6 Nov
The Genius of America
I can’t stop staring at this photo gallery of the US Presidents. There is something about seeing Obama’s face juxtaposed with these other figures, all white, all men. Some of these faces are so iconic – Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln – we meet them every day on our currency, our government seals and documents, our [...]
4 Nov
Witness History on TV One
Take a break from CNN, MSNBC, and FOX tonight and check out the election coverage on TV One. Our good friend, James Hill, will be a special correspondent in the channel’s newsroom beginning at 7 PM!
3 Nov
Share Your Election Day Story
We’d love to hear about what this election means to you. What was your experience at the polls? What kind of volunteer work did you do? Leave your comments, observations, and positive affirmations in our comments section today!
2 Nov
“Can I Kick It?”: TBoH Election Playlist
This election day, stay strong, stay confident, and keep the positive vibes going with TBoH’s Obama Election Day 2008 Mix! Our playlist features uplifting songs that reflect the spirit of Senator Obama’s historical campaign.
