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Authenticity

On Exoskeletons and Assimilation: Revisiting the Latinidad of Marvel’s Araña

Considering the role of Latinidad in Araña’s comics despite a decreasing representation of of its so-called “authentic” markers.

5 November 2019 in Authenticity, Comics, Guest Post, Race.

Colonial Hottie: Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman and Brand Israel

A crucial interrogation of how Gal Gadot’s Israeli identity and IDF experience are used to sell her authenticity in the role of Wonder Woman.

5 June 2018 in Authenticity, DC Comics, Film, Guest Post, Politics.

“Yo Soy Yancy Street!” El Thing About Place & Identity

A recent Marvel story connecting Groot to Puerto Rican culture via a visit with the Thing to Marvel’s Lower East Side analog, Yancy Street got me thinking about place and identity.

15 March 2016 in Authenticity, Comics, Urban Space.

The Man Who Lived Twice! (If You Can Call That Living): Marvel’s Brother Voodoo

The fourth in a series of posts about black superheroes. Marvel Comics’ Brother Voodoo—a character to feel really conflicted about.

17 March 2015 in Authenticity, Marvel Comics, Race, Religion.

On Collecting Comics & Critical Nostalgia

Identity is a constant retcon.

8 July 2014 in Authenticity, Comics, Meta.

“Movies, Museums and the Hall of Fame” – Beat Street & the Past Future of Hip Hop

Hip Hop got up big time, and I love that, but its focus on cultural production left its political potential untapped.

25 February 2014 in Authenticity, Film, Music.

Black Lightning Always Strikes Twice! – Double-Consciousness as a Super-Power.

Jefferson Pierce’s “blackness” is explored in relation to his superheroic identity, but doesn’t get anywhere.

22 October 2013 in Authenticity, DC Comics, Race, Urban Space.

“It’s Not About a Salary. It’s All About Reality. . .” KRS-One, ‘My Philosophy’ & Discursive Tension

By All Means Necessary a record that tries to consciously address a variety of issues in the communities of people listening to it, while not sacrificing the braggadocio and arrogant subjectivity that so often gives hip hop its energy and fun.

12 August 2013 in Authenticity, Music, Race, Teaching.

Reading for the (Hip Hop) Conversation

Hip Hop and homage as critique

11 June 2012 in Authenticity, Music, Songs in Conversation, Teaching.
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