September 2016 – The Pop Culture Philosopher

Djapo, image by Janet George

Winners of the 2016 Columbus Invitational

September 29, 2016September 28, 2016 Chris SunamiArt

A big congratulations to Djapo Cultural Arts Center (representing Cleveland, as a nominee of the Community Partnership for Arts and Culture), Best in Show for the highest overall score in this year’s all-Ohio Columbus Invitational[…]

CoMo Dance by Janet George

Columbus Invitational Arts Competition 2016

September 15, 2016September 14, 2016 Chris SunamiArt

I’m excited to announce that this weekend will be Independents’ Day Festival in Columbus Ohio’s historic Franklinton neighborhood. Bigger and better than ever, this year will feature local and national bands, artists and vendors, in[…]

The Racial Draft

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Chris SunamiIdentity

Originally posted 8/6/07, scroll to the bottom for update in light of current events. Note: The title of this essay is borrowed from a Dave Chappelle sketch imagining the possibility of changing racial allegiances. For[…]

I’m Not There

September 1, 2016August 31, 2016 Chris SunamiMovies

Reposted from 2007 I knew even before the house lights went down that I needed to approach this film in the right frame of mind. I knew not to expect a rational or linear plotline,[…]

The Pop Culture Philosopher

Books, Music, Movies and Philosophy (Updates Thursdays)

Month: September 2016

Winners of the 2016 Columbus Invitational

Columbus Invitational Arts Competition 2016

The Racial Draft

I’m Not There