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A People’s History of Southern Barbecue
Karen L. Cox:From the talented pen of Michael Twitty. Originally posted on Afroculinaria:...
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In honor of #SFA15 :Southern Food: A 19th Century Photo Album
Karen L. Cox:If you’ve never checked out Michael Twitty’s blog Afroculinaria, you’re missing out on an opportunity to learn about how African Americans contributed to southern history and culture...
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Southern Slayer: Beyoncé’s “Formation”
Unless you were living under a rock or don’t pay attention to such things, Beyoncé released a new song yesterday called “Formation.” The southern setting (New Orleans), Bey’s reference to her roots in...
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An open letter to White people who tire of hearing about slavery when they...
This is brilliant. Read, learn, and look history in the face. The Negro Subversive Dear Ms. Sherman, When I read your reflection in The American Conservative I was so sorry to hear that you had...
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes at Pop South
As you’ve probably noticed, there have been some changes here at Pop South. The blog has a new look and the menu has been culled of all the details of my professional work. I’ve placed that material...
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Why I’m excited about the movie “The Free State of Jones”
My friend and fellow historian, Victoria Bynum talks here about The Free State of Jones, the movie that is based on her superb book. Buy the book, watch the film, and learn something new about the...
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Learn more about the Free State of Jones
It’s an exciting time for historians, especially as we get nearer to the opening of the film “Free State of Jones” on June 24th. Part of the excitement has been generated by the marketing of the film...
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Call For Papers: Hip Hop Cinema
Red Clay Scholar From the editor Regina N. Bradley: Black Camera invites submissions for a Close-Up focusing on hip-hop cinema. Cinema is an underutilized medium for critically engaging how hip-hop...
View ArticleSo long, Pop South
All good things must come to an end. In case you hadn’t noticed, I have retired from writing entries for Pop South. Over the course of five years, I wrote more than 110 entries and, frankly, could do...
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Me and Jeff Davis are Finis: The Price of Confederate Heritage
Given recent events, I thought this piece might be of value once again. Pop South My journey through the culture of the Lost Cause and what had been (still is?) the cult of Jefferson Davis came full...
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