Martin Kush traces the psychology of power behind spectacle cruelty — from Roman gladiators to colonial exhibitions to a lawyer who was proud his son shot a turtle for fun.
The Zoo, the Colosseum, and the Turtle – Why Some People Need to Watch Things Suffer Read More »
A Black author writes a fiction novel where white men aren’t centered. The white literary agent feels “excluded.” The Jewish manager feels “hurt.” What happens when whiteness meets a world where it’s not the protagonist? And why do gatekeepers panic when they’re no longer in control?
Thanksgiving sells America a lie so old it feels normal. A holiday built on genocide demands silence from the living and the dead. This piece is a refusal. A reclamation. A reminder that you don’t owe your suffering to a ritual built on erasure.
Two books, one shared theme: the impact of colonialism and unchecked power. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe explores the destruction of African identity under colonial rule, while The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara reveals the ethical failures of Western scientific exploration. These stories challenge how we view history, power, and exploitation. Read my review and join the discussion. 📚🔍
Two Novels That Expose the Cost of Colonialism and Scientific Hubris Read More »
America’s history is riddled with systemic injustices—internments, mass deportations, and systemic exclusion of marginalized groups.
Africa’s resources have fueled global wealth for centuries. How do we reverse the harm of colonialism and create equity in global trade?
Investing in Africa’s Future: Reversing the Effects of Historical Exploitation Read More »
