KDavis
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Love Jesus and Black Lives. Writer, editor, black woman, Southerner. Posts are my own.
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During Native American Heritage Month, we turn to Sugarcane—a searing documentary co-directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie—and our review exploring its portrayal of Indigenous caretaking, silence, and survival in the wake of church-run residential schools.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
During Native American Heritage Month, we turn to Sugarcane—a searing documentary co-directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie—and our review exploring its portrayal of Indigenous caretaking, silence, and survival in the wake of church-run residential schools.
Read more → buff.ly/WnFYBVz
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What happens when pop idols become shamans?
Minjung Noh’s review of K-Pop Demon Hunters explores how the film turns Korean shamanism into pop spectacle—where fandom becomes faith and music becomes ritual.
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#Religion&Culture #KPop #FilmReview #PopularCulture #ReadingReligion
Minjung Noh’s review of K-Pop Demon Hunters explores how the film turns Korean shamanism into pop spectacle—where fandom becomes faith and music becomes ritual.
Read more: buff.ly/pe8a31l
#Religion&Culture #KPop #FilmReview #PopularCulture #ReadingReligion
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What happens when pop idols become shamans?
Minjung Noh’s review of K-Pop Demon Hunters explores how the film turns Korean shamanism into pop spectacle—where fandom becomes faith and music becomes ritual.
Read more: buff.ly/pe8a31l
#Religion&Culture #KPop #FilmReview #PopularCulture #ReadingReligion
Minjung Noh’s review of K-Pop Demon Hunters explores how the film turns Korean shamanism into pop spectacle—where fandom becomes faith and music becomes ritual.
Read more: buff.ly/pe8a31l
#Religion&Culture #KPop #FilmReview #PopularCulture #ReadingReligion
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If you ask individuals who took an oath to uphold the Constitution, to protect their fellow Americans, then what the fuck do you expect them to feel when tasked to trample on those same citizens in violation of all the Constitution stands for?
Yes morale is low
Bc they feel manipulated & conflicted
Yes morale is low
Bc they feel manipulated & conflicted
June 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
If you ask individuals who took an oath to uphold the Constitution, to protect their fellow Americans, then what the fuck do you expect them to feel when tasked to trample on those same citizens in violation of all the Constitution stands for?
Yes morale is low
Bc they feel manipulated & conflicted
Yes morale is low
Bc they feel manipulated & conflicted
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ICE is going to parks in Los Angeles and kidnapping nannies who are caring for small children
The children are witnessing these kidnappings and being held in custody until their parents are contacted
Women and children in parks
The children are witnessing these kidnappings and being held in custody until their parents are contacted
Women and children in parks
June 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
ICE is going to parks in Los Angeles and kidnapping nannies who are caring for small children
The children are witnessing these kidnappings and being held in custody until their parents are contacted
Women and children in parks
The children are witnessing these kidnappings and being held in custody until their parents are contacted
Women and children in parks
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San Antonio police have walked back on a previous statement that there was no evidence of a hate crime in the killing of actor Jonathan Joss, with the police chief now calling the statement “premature.”
Police take back statement dismissing hate crime in gay actor’s killing
Jonathan Joss, who acted in “King of the Hill” and “Parks and Recreation,” was shot in San Antonio by a man who yelled “homophobic slurs” at him, his husband said.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
San Antonio police have walked back on a previous statement that there was no evidence of a hate crime in the killing of actor Jonathan Joss, with the police chief now calling the statement “premature.”
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This is you, dude.
a problematic legacy of the Obama Presidency is, in 2007 Hillary had scooped up everyone worthwhile so the people who filled out the Obama team's lower and middle ranks were people who couldn't get a job with her, often because they had a problem working for a woman.
May 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is you, dude.
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BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
May 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
BREAKING: The scene at the Rayburn Building is pure rebellion. Protesters are swarming in during live hearings on Medicaid cuts.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
Security’s losing control. Because when the government wages war on the poor, the poor fight back.
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In his budget request to Congress, Trump proposed cutting $65 million in federal funding for Howard University thehill.com/homenews/rac...
May 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In his budget request to Congress, Trump proposed cutting $65 million in federal funding for Howard University thehill.com/homenews/rac...
Great review of Sinners at Reading Religion!
Theology Meets Southern Gothic Horror in Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" - Reading Religion
The title Sinners invites a theological reading. Who are the sinners, and what is sin? In a world where whiteness proclaims itself as salvation, Remmick’s declaration—“I am the way”—parodies Christian...
readingreligion.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Great review of Sinners at Reading Religion!
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As someone who watches a lot of ESPN the idea that Mina Kimes is less knowledgeable about football is dissuaded by watching any program she’s on for five minutes, which goes back to the grand unifying theory of people complaining about DEI - THEY DONT WATCH THE STUFF THEY CLAIM TO BE DEFENDING
On being called DEI and why it isn’t the burn they think it is
April 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
As someone who watches a lot of ESPN the idea that Mina Kimes is less knowledgeable about football is dissuaded by watching any program she’s on for five minutes, which goes back to the grand unifying theory of people complaining about DEI - THEY DONT WATCH THE STUFF THEY CLAIM TO BE DEFENDING
Never needed to know this much about Shannon Sharpe’s sex life. Never ever.
April 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Never needed to know this much about Shannon Sharpe’s sex life. Never ever.
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For those puzzled why the strong box office opening of SINNERS is being framed as disappointing somehow, Vulture gave the game away two days ago.
Studios are freaking out about letting the copyright revert to Coogler, so the film can't be seen as a success. The fix is in.
Studios are freaking out about letting the copyright revert to Coogler, so the film can't be seen as a success. The fix is in.
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
Hollywood Execs Fear Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Deal ‘Could End the Studio System’
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
www.vulture.com
April 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For those puzzled why the strong box office opening of SINNERS is being framed as disappointing somehow, Vulture gave the game away two days ago.
Studios are freaking out about letting the copyright revert to Coogler, so the film can't be seen as a success. The fix is in.
Studios are freaking out about letting the copyright revert to Coogler, so the film can't be seen as a success. The fix is in.
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"There are very likely more shoes to drop in short order, with even bigger bombshell stories coming this week, key Pentagon reporters have been telling sources privately."
Opinion | Former Top Pentagon Spokesperson Details ‘Month From Hell’ Inside the Agency
The total chaos at the Department of Defense is becoming a major distraction for the Trump administration, writes John Ullyot.
www.politico.com
April 21, 2025 at 3:08 AM
"There are very likely more shoes to drop in short order, with even bigger bombshell stories coming this week, key Pentagon reporters have been telling sources privately."
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When they ban abortions and dismantle sexual violence prevention resources it’s pretty clear how they expect their desired baby boom to happen.
April 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
When they ban abortions and dismantle sexual violence prevention resources it’s pretty clear how they expect their desired baby boom to happen.
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I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
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Ciara and Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella 2025
April 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Ciara and Megan Thee Stallion at Coachella 2025
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Trump’s DOJ is arguing that they have the unfettered right to disappear people based on an administrative error, with no obligation to try and make that person’s return happen.
A horror movie. And only the SCOTUS can stop it. Will they? I don’t think so.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
A horror movie. And only the SCOTUS can stop it. Will they? I don’t think so.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Trump administration contends it has no duty to return illegally deported man to US
The administration’s position suggests officials do not view the Supreme Court’s order as compelling them to seek Abrego Garcia’s return.
www.politico.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Trump’s DOJ is arguing that they have the unfettered right to disappear people based on an administrative error, with no obligation to try and make that person’s return happen.
A horror movie. And only the SCOTUS can stop it. Will they? I don’t think so.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
A horror movie. And only the SCOTUS can stop it. Will they? I don’t think so.
www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
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The Israeli military struck and destroyed part of a hospital in northern Gaza shortly after telling patients and staff to evacuate the site. nyti.ms/4j8eBpr
April 14, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The Israeli military struck and destroyed part of a hospital in northern Gaza shortly after telling patients and staff to evacuate the site. nyti.ms/4j8eBpr
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Re:
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding to programs with 'improper ideology'
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
apnews.com
March 28, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Re:
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
“Trump’s order specifically names the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Women’s History Museum, which is in development.”
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I double dog dare them to touch that majestic museum that is clearly the best museum on the National Mall. Double. Dog. DARE THEM.
March 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I double dog dare them to touch that majestic museum that is clearly the best museum on the National Mall. Double. Dog. DARE THEM.
It’s a story as old as America. What happened when Lynette Boggs-Perez took a DNA test to uncover the truth about her heritage? “That ain’t his real name. He’s one of those Hodgsons.” boomathens.com/the-past-rev...
The Past Revealed - Boom Magazine
Share this articleIt was the fall of 1983, and Lynette Boggs-Perez, then a junior at the University of Notre Dame, accepted a last-minute invitation to join a friend for a trip to Athens for the Georg...
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March 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s a story as old as America. What happened when Lynette Boggs-Perez took a DNA test to uncover the truth about her heritage? “That ain’t his real name. He’s one of those Hodgsons.” boomathens.com/the-past-rev...
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A 10 year old U.S. citizen girl who has been recovering from brain cancer was just deported to Mexico by the MAGA regime.
The racism and the cruelty has always been the point.
The racism and the cruelty has always been the point.
March 13, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A 10 year old U.S. citizen girl who has been recovering from brain cancer was just deported to Mexico by the MAGA regime.
The racism and the cruelty has always been the point.
The racism and the cruelty has always been the point.