This book 'hunts and gathers' across different historical epochs and situations, juxtaposing biblical materials and hip-hop, Christian colonialism and vodou, personal experience and racial politics, poetics and high theory, in order to challenge the current crisis of sustainability from the perspective indigenous communities and deep ancestry.
Essays on White Supremacy and Black Subversion
The collection delves into the historical impact of white Christian dominance on American identity, revealing how this legacy intertwines white entitlement with black disenfranchisement. James W. Perkinson examines the cultural struggles that emerge from this dynamic, offering insights into the complexities of race and identity within hip hop culture. Through a series of essays, the book challenges readers to reconsider the narratives surrounding race and power in America, highlighting the ongoing effects of systemic racism.
Of Monsters, Megaliths, Mules, and Muck
Focusing on the contemporary climate crisis, the book urges a shift towards an ecologically-centered and culturally-informed way of living, particularly from a Christian perspective. James W. Perkinson traces the roots of our current ecological and socio-political issues back 5,000 years to the emergence of city-states in Mesopotamia and Egypt, which he argues have led to the exploitation of both labor and ecosystems. He emphasizes the need to rethink our relationship with the natural world, recognizing our interdependence with it as essential for cultural and environmental survival.
The Angel of the Jordan Meets the Trickster of Detroit
Focusing on the urgent issue of water access amid rising global tensions, the author draws from five years of grassroots activism against water shutoffs in Detroit. The book critiques white supremacist biopolitics and settler colonialism through the lens of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery. By employing an interreligious approach that blends biblical traditions with indigenous mythologies and practices, it offers a fresh perspective on water as a vital resource, advocating for justice and sustainability in the face of climate crises.
Shamanism, Racism and Hip Hop Culture is a groundbreaking collection of essays exploring the five hundred year history of white Christian hegemony that has so profoundly shaped American society. číst celé