The Prince (1532) By Niccolò Machiavelli The Prince is a radical nonfiction text discussing how to be a “proper” ruler or leader. Niccolò Machiavelli addressed this text to Lorenzo de’ … Continue Reading The How-To Guide For Rulers: Thoughts on The Prince
A few days ago, I was talking to my friend about the protests going on and the issues of racism and inequality that is plaguing our society. She decided to … Continue Reading Lyn’s Thoughts: “With hands held high into a sky so blue as the ocean opens up to swallow you” – #11
Kongi’s Harvest (1965) By Wole Soyinka Kongi’s Harvest is a dramatic African play written by Wole Soyinka. Soyinka won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1986. Soyinka writes political … Continue Reading A Power Exchange: Thoughts on Kongi’s Harvest
Black Panther (2018) Directed By Ryan Coogler Warning: Spoilers! This was one of my must watch films in 2018 and I was happy that I was able to watch it with … Continue Reading The King and His Crown: Thoughts on Black Panther
The Sympathizer (2015) By Viet Thanh Nguyen Personally, I wouldn’t pick up this book on my own. I had to read it for a class, but I’m glad that my … Continue Reading The Duality Spy: Thoughts on The Sympathizer
The K2 (2016) Directed By Kwak Jung-hwan The K2 is a 2016 South Korean action thriller starring Ji Chang-wook, Im Yoon-ah, and Song Yoon-ah. This is the second drama I watched with … Continue Reading The Ultimate Bodyguard: Thoughts on The K2
Dear Readers, “I don’t say much, but when I do, you better listen.” I got my undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, a very progressive and open public university, and there … Continue Reading Believe Me: “I don’t say much, but when I do you better listen.”