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Cole Ward wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:27:06 +0000

The question was posed as to whether Delly embodies a “disruption of normative discourses”. Frankly, I don’t like this question. Perhaps I’m misreading it but to me it places too much agency on a character who […]

Cole Ward wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:17:21 +0000

I first learned about the art of translation from working under Prof. Bourne. I think Coleman described my understanding of it well. It’s that he could walk away from a translation more easily than his own work […]

Cole Ward commented on the post, How it is Boycott, not Four Little Girls, that gives more insight into the Twenty First Century, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:18:28 +0000

Looking at the ending of the movie through a thematic lens is very interesting. I agree that a lot of the movie had themes of leadership and teamwork throughout.

Cole Ward commented on the post, Robertson's Personal Narrative of Resolution in Four Little Girls, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:16:12 +0000

While I still have my separate opinion, I think you did a good job of explaining why the Four Little Girls ending worked for you. From what I understand, the personal conclusion of Four Little Girls matched the […]

Cole Ward wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:41:46 +0000

The ending of Boycott was more compelling than the ending of Four Little Girls. Boycott ended with a short scene of Martin Luther King Jr. interaction with the city’s youth and stands as a point of comparison. He […]

Cole Ward commented on the post, Is the Importance of Family Heritage Fading?, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:30:28 +0000

Mason, your post title poses an interesting question. In my opinion, the fact that not everyone stays is how this film deviates from the picturesque Hollywood story. I’m not so sure it’s a matter of family […]

Cole Ward commented on the post, Iona and a "Remaking of Home", on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:25:56 +0000

Yes, I do believe Iona’s name was purposeful and meshed well with her story arc. It would have felt unsatisfying if she were just to go away with her mother, especially after introducing St. Julian.

Cole Ward commented on the post, Delia's "Domestic Shield" & connections to Willie Cole, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:56:51 +0000

I like that the works are even called Domestic Shields. In the story, it seemed like maybe Delia really worked so hard, not just to make money but to distract herself from Sykes and her situation.

Cole Ward commented on the post, Sweat + Inspiration = Art, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:39:31 +0000

I like the use of the word “flatten” which I think also means to beat someone down. Remembering how long Sykes had been beating Delia and how difficult it was to prep the boards makes me remember how strong you […]

Cole Ward wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:37:44 +0000

The article, “‘’Taint What You Was, It’s What You Is Today’: Hallelujah and the Politics of Racial Authority,” is part of a larger book entitled Hollywood Be Thy Name: African American Religion in American Fi […]

Cole Ward commented on the post, Music, Death and Sorrow, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:01:27 +0000

I appreciate how you extrapolated and connected the themes from the movie and gods trombone. Music is a way to express a lot of difficult emotions and you captured how the movie worked that in well.

Cole Ward commented on the post, Analysis of Martin's Work and Gates' 'Death's Black Train is Coming', on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:05:14 +0000

I also wonder what kind of song Death’s Black Train is. Perhaps it is up to the listener and however they take it reflects on their inner character. Like if you think it’s about Hell, maybe you’re a sinner. I […]

Cole Ward wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020)

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:44:28 +0000

For this assignment, I was meant to watch an interview with Dr. Lerone Martin on the Left of Black at the John Hope Franklin Center at Duke University, Dr. Lerone Martin speaking on the evolution of Black […]

Cole Ward became a registered member

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 05:18:22 +0000