Today in Culture: Edition 39

Culture & Society - 2/10/2025

Welcome to the 39th edition of Today in Culture! This week, we dive into reflections on storytelling, art, and legacy—spanning photography, film, personal essays, and historical reckonings. Let’s get into it.

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One Last Time: A Meditation on Closure

Delise Fantome

muses on endings—both literal and figurative—in a piece that captures the bittersweet nature of moving forward while honoring what remains. A poignant read for those contemplating transitions.

Alright, Let's Do This One Last Time

The Weight of Duty

Diamonde

offers a powerful poem on obligation, self-perception, and the demands placed upon us. This reflection is both intimate and universal, speaking to the tension between personal desires and external expectations.

this is my duty

Sacred Seeds & Fig

altagracia

delves into the symbolism of seeds—literal and metaphorical—and how they connect us to history, spirituality, and growth. A rich, sensory exploration of memory and sustenance.

Sacred Seeds: Fig

Suzanne de Passe: The Ghost in the Machine

Danyel Smith

profiles Suzanne de Passe, a behind-the-scenes force in entertainment. This piece unearths her impact on shaping Black cultural narratives, highlighting the power of those who work just beyond the spotlight.

Suzanne de Passe: the ghost in the machine

Push and Pull: A Mini Photo Zine

kayla noel johnson

offers a striking visual meditation on tension and balance. Through photography, she captures the quiet moments of resistance and release that define our daily lives.

Push and Pull: A Mini Photo Zine

Celebrity Culture Isn’t Art

Creative Visionary

lays out a compelling critique of modern celebrity worship, arguing that fame often overshadows true artistic merit. A sharp, thought-provoking take on authenticity and value in creative industries.

Celebrity culture isn’t art!

Where Stories Cross Waters and Worlds
Scarlet Writes brings us a lyrical essay on migration, memory, and the stories that connect diasporic communities across borders.

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Eye Bags for Tea

Kiana Alejandra

blends humor and exhaustion in this sharp reflection on burnout and self-care. A relatable, witty take on the modern hustle.

eye bags for tea

Black Women Directors Monthly: February Edition

Danielle

spotlights Black women filmmakers, their latest projects, and the ongoing impact of their work in shaping cinematic storytelling.

Black Women Directors Monthly February 2025

Black History Year: Sean Bankhead

The blkuem

celebrates choreographer Sean Bankhead and his contributions to dance and culture. A reminder that history is being made in the present.

Black History Year: Sean Bankhead

Thousands of Black American Refugees in Canada

Kahlil Greene

uncovers the largely untold story of Black American refugees who found a new home in Canada, shedding light on an important chapter of migration history.

Thousands of Black Refugees Crossed the Border *into* Mexico. Here's why.

What Does It Mean to Move Through?

Sisipho Mbuli

contemplates movement—physical, emotional, and spiritual. A beautifully written piece on navigating change and transformation.

What does it mean to move through life as a woman who is admired, desired, but never kept?

That’s it for this week! Which pieces resonated with you? Let’s keep the conversation going.

Until next time,
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