Rekik Ziku

Rekik Ziku wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

One text I think should be added to this course is “Song of Solomon” by Tony Morrison. I think it fits the objective of this class as it focusses on African American ways of living and has lots of religious […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Perception Drives What You See, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

Hey Alyssa, great analysis on “Blessed Assurance,” I liked how you noticed that Dr. Jaxon agrees that Delly’s voice masculine and still thinks that he is best fit for that character. In addition, I also like the […]
Rekik Ziku wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

In the poem “A Fire She Loved”, Aaron Coleman depicts a woman getting drunk on whiskey and reflecting back to her job of feeding people. Coleman shows that this woman prioritizes drinking as it was “Heavier an […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Celebrity Preachers, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

Hey Romeo, I apologize for the late reply. I think once the Preachers have received enough respect from the community, they can use this to lead the people in a positive manner. They can use this power and work […]
Rekik Ziku wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 4 years ago

Last week I had a chance to attend a reading by Sarah Viren. Sarah Viren is a writer, journalist, and literary translator who specializes in literary essay and a Professor at Arizona State University. She has […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Music Religion and Expression, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Hey Jack, It’s really interesting how you saw that the dichotomy between Chick and Zeke gave the film a better taste. The fact that Zeke had to choose between his spiritual or physical interest is what cause pain […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Celebrity Preachers, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Thank you Ty!!!
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Celebrity Preachers, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Thank you, and it was interesting to see him grow from “just a cotton picker” to a preacher.
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Celebrity Preachers, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Hey Sam, That’s a good question. I noticed that they too were getting more respect after Zeke became a preacher, and a specific scene that stood out to me was when they were passing by the community on a carriage […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Music Brings People Together Regardless of Social Injustice, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Hi Mason, I liked that you wrote about how different types of music are used to bring people together and show emotions. When I was preparing for my blog post, I read that music is relevant in black culture […]
Rekik Ziku wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

In his interview, Professor Lerone Martin talked about how the use of tele-evangelism creates a “celebrity preacher” and how they would use their fame to gain fame and luxurious materials. He then mentioned […]
Rekik Ziku commented on the post, Preaching on Wax, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years ago

Hey Cole, the last few sentences of your blog post is something I was thinking about. With the use of technology devices, the preachers are not only thinking about the lessons they teach but also their business. […]
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