A Joe Fasano poem calling out “Those Who Call Themselves Christian but Seek to Divide and Conquer the World”
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On Claiming Christ While Hating the Poor
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Poetry an Ally in Times Like These
Rich’s “At Times Like These” anticipates the disappearances we are witnessing and suggest that poetry can function as a political ally.
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Honoring Our Immigrant Past
Angela Edwards seeks to recover her Italian heritage in short stories and poetry. We must remind ourselves that all immigrants have such rich histories.
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Shakespeare Stood Up for Immigrants
As Trump and MAGA call for mass deportations, Shakespeare asks us to see the world from the immigrants’ point of view.
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The Great Books as Assimilation Manual
Phuc Tran’s “Sigh, Gone” describes how great literature helped him negotiate a difficult immigrant experience.
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Harris’s Literary Favs Reveal a Vibrant Soul
Kamala Harris’s favorite lit reveals a woman engaging in foundational exploration, especially regarding race and gender.
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Amy Tan, C. S. Lewis, Joy Luck Club, Kamala Harris, Khaled Hosseini, Kite Runner, Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Native Son, race relations, Richard Wright, Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison Comments closed
