In the last few years, many conservative commentators and political figures, including President Trump, have lashed out against extreme left-wing politicians and radical agitators as the “Fascist Left.” Many news media pundits scoffed at this phrase, incredulous at the thought that authoritarian and nationalistic socialists could ever exhibit leftist tendencies. However, many well-known historians would differ. These academicians have identified German National Socialists and Italian Fascists as close relatives to the revolutionary socialist Left. Why? Because Nazi and Fascist authority figures often proclaimed to be on the “Left” side of the political spectrum, embracing a slew of “revolutionary socialist policies.”
Artsline
Artsline - Celebrate Black Stories, Images, and Music!
RVA Community Makers celebrates impactful artists in the RVA community. Presented by the VMFA. See below for details.
Artsline: Virtual Edition || February 22, 2021
“One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings.” ~Franklin A. Thomas
As we wind down Black History Month, make sure to check out Black stories and images that our arts and culture community continue to offer - and not just one month a year. Black history is American history. Black stories are American stories. Black images are American images. Black arts and culture weave throughout our community because it is our community. Find ways to celebrate all year long!