A Sci-Fi Dark Comedy
They Cloned Tyrone is both hilarious and harrowing in its depiction of a drug dealer, sex worker, and pimp who suspect the U.S. government is experimenting on their community. The film shows how, too often, Black people must choose between assimilation or annihilation. Netflix
What Our Fears Reveal
In Fear Not! A Christian Appreciation of Horror Movies, critic Josh Larsen offers biblical reflections on themes from horror films. He explores how different horror genres, from zombie flicks to slasher films, shed light on real-world fears. You might want to read this book with the lights on. Cascade Books
Subversive Care
In Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves, psychologist and pastor Chanequa Walker-Barnes advocates for a self-care that goes beyond “treating ourselves.” This seven-week guide recenters spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health as essential for doing the work of justice in a consumption-focused society. HarperOne
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