After seeing Ryan Coogler’s film a second time, I decided to compile a list of suggested media and literature to help me better understand the film’s complex tapestry. I have compiled a list of films, songs, and books (fiction and nonfiction) to explore to better understand or complement the movie. Sinners as a film representsContinue reading ““Sinners” reading and media list”
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Religion in Black Nashville (Part 1)
Religion in Nashville’s African-American population during enslavement is quite interesting. Many African-American traditions throughout the South followed the same pattern: African spiritual traditions attempted to be kept, and the traditions were creolized marrying the Judeo-Christian values of their European counterparts. These traditions all merged and gave birth to hoodoo an Afro-centric spiritual tradition amongst African-Americans.Continue reading “Religion in Black Nashville (Part 1)”
