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The following excerpt is from Fugitive Religion by Tiffany M. Hale. This text identifies the origin of the Ghost Dance and how it quickly became a way for Native people in the United States to hold onto their identity against the force of colonialism.
Tiffany M. Hale–
Fugitive religion was created by groups of Black and Native people...
The Tao Te Ching tells us how we can embody ancient Chinese spirituality and philosophy for a calmer, better self. In an accessible translation of Laozi’s Tao Te Ching by David Bentley Hart, understand the key principles behind Taoism, perfect for long-time Taoists or if you’re new to the spirituality. By learning about the Way and the Power, see how to surr...
The following excerpt is from Hunting by Brian Fagan, and explores how hunting has evolved from a means of survival to a complicated and hotly contested practice. Fagan poses the question: Why do humans hunt? An ancient and universal activity has quickly become a major influence on culture and society that distinguishes between power and hierarchy.
The following is adapted from the chapter “Telling the Story” by Russell Lord which appears in the book Willie Birch: Stories to Tell, edited by Russell Lord and with essays by Grace Deveney, Leslie King Hammond, and Lowery Stokes Sims. The book, published by the American Federation of Arts in association with Yale University Press, ac...
The following excerpt is from Darwin and the Queer Origins of Life by Ross Brooks, and explores how early evolutionary science was shaped by colonialism, misogyny, and Victorian ideas about gender and sexuality. While Charles Darwin’s theories acknowledged the diversity and fluidity of sex in nature, he often framed queer and intersex traits as anomalies through the ...