Christopher J. Sparks

How Richard Wright Shaped John Wilson’s Protest Art Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs.

With “Native Son,” Richard Wright ignited a fire in American literature. One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, he inspired many, including the artist John Wilson, who would go on to use Wright’s words in his prints and paintings.

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Sinners... but make it Leyendecker
#SinnersMovie

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Firstborn, prologue When I was a teen I lied about my age to get into Haven, our town's goth club. At 16 life was four years new to me, and I saw the light of adventure everywhere I looked. I still do. I didn't know anyo...

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sad to see russia turning into florida

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Wut?

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#thanksobama

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Wow

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Frame from the RARM video of them playing Sleep Now In The Fire live on Wall Street. A man in a cotton coat is holding a sign saying "Donald J. Trump for President 2000"

I'll never get over this fucking gem.

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the now-defunct Kawasaki Warehouse arcade & amusement center in Kanagawa, Japan (🧵)

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A digital pencil drawing of a face obscured by smoke and fire. A snake with its fangs bared and several red blooms surround the image of the person.

Anger is a poison, and like many poisons, it can also be made into medicine.

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Lake Arrowhead store owner shot and killed over Pride flag hanging outside shop, officials say According to the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department, the suspect made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store before shooting the owner.

A California woman was reportedly shot and killed after a suspect "made several disparaging remarks about a rainbow flag that stood outside the store before shooting" her

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