Macabre
20/11/2013
Here is a database of some of my family’s slaves. Axé.
Afsnit otte
20/11/2013
The tradition of the oppressed teaches us that the “emergency situation” in which we live is the rule. We must arrive at a concept of history which corresponds to this. Then it will become clear that the task before us is the introduction of a real state of emergency; and our position in the struggle … More Afsnit otte
19 November 1863
19/11/2013
One hundred fifty years. “Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can … More 19 November 1863
Into month four
18/11/2013
I have now been un-depressed for over three months and the way to become un-depressed is to resist oppression. I am not entirely there yet: it took all Sunday to submit an article and all of today to work on my vita, a project with which I am still not finished; these were in fact … More Into month four
Journey through slavery, next installment
18/11/2013
A question that was within view then: would Independence be taken to imply freedom? Axé.
Going to Chicago
17/11/2013
Now I will be in Chicago May 21-24, and maybe a little more. Where shall we go out? Katerina’s The Checkerboard Where do you go, and what wonderful classical concerts will there be? Axé.
Provincialism, an aspect of exceptionalism
17/11/2013
A local radio station is attempting to instill pride of place in children. Announcer: Have you ever had to go somewhere else and missed home? Children: Yes. We went to Georgia once and it was so strange. The coffee was not the same brand as we have in Louisiana, and it was very hard to … More Provincialism, an aspect of exceptionalism
Ray Barreto
16/11/2013
De la musique, pour le weekend! Axé.
Z Star
14/11/2013
My student gave an excellent presentation on Frida Kahlo and decoloniality, with a stellar explanation of Mignolo’s ideas. What the audience said: Student A: We are all becoming small versions of Professor Zero. Student B: Somos los hijos de la Z. Z: Ay, qué horror. Students: No es un horror, es bueno. #OccupyHE. Axé.
Quotation of the year
14/11/2013
Actually heard: We cannot hire because anyone qualified would not come here unless they had severe emotional problems. #OccupyHE. Axé.
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