Monthly Archives: April 2012

Medicine Month

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

When I lived in Georgia a fellow academic cautioned me about planning anything on Wednesday evening. Some folks go to church, he said. And when I lived in Teheran, we went to the American School Monday through Thursday, and on … Continue reading →

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A Vulgar Display of Power

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Truth is we didn’t know what to expect. But we found out what happens when heavy metal meets classical sensibilities. Magic.

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When the Masses are Stupid

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Even smart scholars sometimes make the mistake of assuming the masses are stupid. During election fever, media critics in particular view publics as empty slates ready to be inscribed with persuasive messages. For example, pundits wring their hands over negative … Continue reading →

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When Race is Social, Not Science

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Prof. Linda Martin Alcoff wrote a stunning editorial in Sunday’s New York Times about critical race theory, claiming that folks in Arizona have confiscated “books and other materials” in a bid to “oversee what can be taught” in schools. Critical … Continue reading →

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