by Dr. Herukhuti Editorial Note: The phrase “gaywashing the film,” which the author used in an earlier draft of this article has been changed. After considering
Category: CULTURE
Culture is the result of communities and societies creating the means, methods, and measures by which people experience and express life/death, emotions, desires, hopes and dreams. Products of culture include art and aesthetics, philosophy, rituals, food, etc. Cultural health is the capacity for a community/society to produce culture that supports its sustainability and wellness.
In this section, we explore the concept of cultural health and the barriers/challenges to it.
Patriarchy: An Historical-Spiritual Analysis of Why It Exists and Persists
By Dr. Herukhuti Today seems like a good day to talk about patriarchy. Most general definitions of the word define it as a society or
Love in the Time of Suppression
By Dr. Herukhuti This is a dangerous time for love. Pleasure and desire are at risk. Ecstasy and the erotic are in need of sanctuary.
The Necessary Rise of The Feminine: A Letter to My Sisters
I am so in Love with her. She plugs into people for fun, just to watch them light up with gratitude. She is useful far beyond Her sex, but understand, She is no less of a Goddess in sex. She is undeniable. She converts the atheist.
The Personal is Political in 2016 Presidential Election: The Sexual Politics of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
By Dr. Herukhuti I started writing this article on July 31. Looking at the histories of the Democrat and Republican nominees at the time, I
“My Brother’s a Keeper” – Dr. Herukhuti’s New Play at The Bronx Academy for Arts and Dance Coming November 12
My Brother’s a Keeper, a play by Dr. Herukhuti, will have two workshop production performances November 12 (3pm and 8pm shows) at The Bronx Academy for
Fashion and Beautiful Young Bodies, A No Movement Make: Afropunk Festival 2016 A Review (Part 3) – Is this It?
By Dr. Herukhuti This is part 3 of my review of the Afropunk Festival 2016. For part 1, click this link: In the End, There Was
Home Is Where You Are, No Matter What: Afropunk Festival 2016 A Review (Part 2) – Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Make an Appearance, Kinda
By Dr. Herukhuti This is part 2 of my review of the Afropunk Festival 2016. For part 1, click this link: In the End, There Was the
In the End, There Was the Beginning: Afropunk Festival 2016 A Review (Part 1) – Living Colour, Fishbone, and Bad Brains Share Stage
By Dr. Herukhuti I hate reading the kind of review that I’m about to write–rambling and all over the place, creating a labyrinthine world so
Taking the Pulse after LGBT Pride: An Interview with 2015 Bisexual Grand Marshal J Christopher Neal
By Dr. Herukhuti J. Christopher Neal is an artist, educator, youth leadership professional, and community organizer. He’s the founder of FluidBiDesign, a New York-based organization