#Cultural memory

[shanzellqpage]

Did y'all know the dancers in Sinners weren't credited?

They gave us ancestral spirits, cultural memory, and cinematic history-and didn't get a single line in the credits. This isn't on Coogler or MBJ. This is an industry-wide issue. Dancers are not extras. They are the movement, the texture, the symbolism.

So @melanymovez via IG did the research & found out who they were, what they danced, and who they represented. From West African tradition to modern ballet, twerking, Memphis Jookin, Crip Walking and Chinese opera-they carried the emotional weight and historical heartbeat of the film.

(TIMESTAMP) 14:36 - Dancer Credits

[jtwb768-babbles]

Ten Little-Known Facts About Juneteenth: The Celebration We Should All Understand

Juneteenth is often celebrated with cookouts, parades, music, and joy—but for many Americans, it remains misunderstood or reduced to symbolic gestures. Though it marks a pivotal moment in the history of Black liberation in the United States, the layers of meaning behind Juneteenth stretch well beyond what is taught in school textbooks or captured in corporate statements. In this post, we explore…

[story-on-stage]

[enigmasandepiphanies]

GUYS I GONNA WRITE MY FINAL PAPER ON CULTURAL MEMORY AND SEVERANCE

FUCK ME I CAN'T WATCH A SINGLE MEDIA WITHOUT WRITING A PAPER ON IT NOW A PATHETIC LIL ACADEMIC (degrading)

[weekendviking]

I was mostly peripheral to online fandom, but having been in various forms of LARP and historical reenactment groups since the eighties, I knew of and had friends in the early online fandom forums, so was aware of Anne Rice's rampage, and later on did indeed leave livejournal in the aftermath of Strikethrough. I think the earliest slash fic I ran into was Hornblower fics, printed on dot matrix printers :-)

So I’m on AO3 and I see a lot of people who put “I do not own [insert fandom here]” before their story.

Like, I came on this site to read FAN fiction. This is a FAN fiction site. I’m fully aware that you don’t own the fandom or the characters. That��s why it’s called FAN FICTION.

[janeemmanuel]

LEGACIES OF SLAVERY & REPARATIONS - FULLY FUNDED 4-YEAR PHD PROGRAM

📝 PhD Studentship – The Legacies of Transatlantic Slavery and Reparations (Media/Culture) Category: PhD  |  Location: UK & Caribbean 🌍 Overview The UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS-CMII), in partnership with the Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery, is offering a fully funded four-year PhD studentship. This research opportunity focuses on the…

[afterthescene]

✨ What if the internet had never been privatized?

No Facebook. No YouTube. No memes or digital movements. Maybe even no ChatGPT.

I just published an essay speculating what the web might look like under state control—a space of static pages, censored memory, and lost voices. It’s about infrastructure, identity, and the fragile networks that connect us.

📖 https://afterthescene.substack.com/p/the-internet-that-wasnt #internetHistory #speculativeEssay #queerTech #digitalCulture #culturalMemory

[raffaellopalandri]

The Violence of Immediacy: Reclaiming Time, Depth, and Meaning in an Age of Accelerated Ephemera

I get back to a topic that we discussed just a few days ago, to further develop it. We live in an age where the chronopolitics of attention have been so thoroughly co-opted by mechanisms of speed, visibility, and reward that even our inner time is no longer our own. Photo by Song Kaiyue on Pexels.com What was once understood as a process, of thinking, maturing, and acquiring insight, has been…

[thisisgraeme]

🧠 Teaching Without a Centre “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold.” – Yeats In May 2025, the shock wasn’t just operational. It was symbolic. As Ako Aotearoa fades, what happens to the memory, care, and excellence it held? This isn’t just a budget cut. It’s a rupture in our educational ecosystem. And it leaves a space — dangerous if left empty, powerful if reimagined. Read the full reflection — and the quiet signal for what might rise next. #TertiaryEducation #TeachingExcellence #AkoAotearoa #EducationLeadership #SystemicChange #EducatorOS

[theblindmachine]

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ezg2VX3Ou96BVsK0aQl7y "# The First War of Independence: The Spark that Ignited a Nation In the annals of history, there are moments that serve as a crucible for change, altering the very fabric of nations and reshaping the destinies of millions. One such moment emerged in 1857, amidst the sun-soaked plains and fervent hearts of Company-controlled India. What the British deemed the 'Indian Mutiny' was, in truth, a furious blaze of resilience and rebellion—the First War of Independence. This was not a mere uprising; it was a symbolic stand against imperial dominance, a fight for dignity and self-determination. The sepoys, indigenous soldiers of the British East India Company, rose in revolt—not just for better pay or working conditions, but against a cultural onslaught that sought to erase their identity. Discontent simmered for years, fueled by various grievances, including the introduction of the Enfield rifle with cartridges rumored to be greased with cow and pig fat, a direct affront to Hindu and Muslim beliefs. The resentment that followed was a powder keg, waiting for a spark. When that spark ignited, the subsequent violence sent shockwaves throughout the Empire. In Delhi, the cry for freedom resonated like a battle hymn, as sepoys and civilians alike joined forces against their colonial oppressors. The response from the British was swift and savage—an attempt to quash this rebellion through brutality, showcasing the lengths to which empires will go to secure their grip on power. The aftermath was a gruesome tableau of reprisals, where entire villages were decimated, and thousands lost their lives not only in the throes of battle but as casualties of imperial wrath. The ramifications of the uprising were seismic. It marked the end of the East India Company's rule and ushered in an era of direct British governance—the Indian Raj. This shift was not merely administrative; it signified a dual narrative of oppression and resilience. For the British, it reinforced their conception of 'civilizing missions'; for Indians, it crystallized their yearning for autonomy and justice. Every act of defiance during this period, no matter how small, contributed to the larger tapestry of Indian identity and nationalism. The stories of heroes—some known, many forgotten—underscore a collective struggle against colonialism that transcended caste, creed, and geography. The First War of Independence planted the seeds for future movements, sowing the aspirations that would eventually blossom into India's independence in 1947. So, as we reflect on these tumultuous events, it's crucial to remember: freedom is never granted; it is seized through unyielding resolve and sacrifice. The legacy of 1857 remains a poignant reminder that the fight for dignity and rights is a timeless struggle—one that reverberates through every corner of the world, echoing the words of those who dared to dream of a different future. For a deeper exploration of this riveting part of history, join the conversation at [LRB Empire](https://lrb.me/empire) or follow us on Twitter @EmpirePodUk. And remember, every historical moment is a lesson. The past can illuminate our path forward—embrace it. *Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices.*"

[felixwylde]

The Echo Chamber

I’ll never forget the night I fired up that hulking machine—steel panels glowing like a spaceship altar, wires snaking everywhere, humming like it was alive. The lab smelled like burnt toast and old books. I slapped my palm on the frosty screen, felt it shudder awake, and muttered, “Show me the beginning.”The room flickered. Suddenly, I was staring at the almost-people. Small, crouched figures…

[cavenewstimestoday]

When Frogs Dream

CHAPTER ONE: The Awakening, The Stillness Beneath Jackson Jackson, Michigan wasn’t what it used to be. Once a proud, working-class town with grit in its bones and coney sauce in its blood, it had faded into a ghost of itself. The factories had long since closed. The last union hall burned in a mysterious fire, and the Coney Islands—every last one of them—had sold out, changed the recipe, and…

[dr11ft]

chicana miku 🤎

[chimneyflower]

Lily Wong

[sforzesco]

2025's ides of march illustration!

I've been doing one a year since the 2022 presidential election*, so. you know! keeping up with the thematic tradition. sometimes politicians compare themselves to caesar crossing the rubicon and you just gotta. process that. do an annual re read of a bunch of different literature that use the ides as their stage. go through commentary on dante's divine comedy. watch a production of julius caesar. for unrelated reasons, ofc.

(*other countries besides america have elections)

it's also funny how people will debate whether or not the optimates/conspirators/whatever were ungrateful assholes in my inbox whenever I post one of these, like the ides of march hasn't been a well established narrative that people have been using to explore other stuff for centuries. take it to an academic conference! we have empire and autocracy and absolutely batshit press conferences to discuss!!

and as always, some reading material! for fun and whimsy. for more on brutus as an established allegorical figure:

The Brutus Revival: Parricide and Tyrannicide During The Renaissance, Mafredi Piccolomini

and on roman conspiracies narratives

Conspiracy Narratives in Roman History, V.E. Pagan