Culture
Recalling racism with oral history: resentment, tension and change
(Author's Note: The following is part one of three “sound chapters” of Oklahoma oral black histories collected in Every Point on the Map's work over...
Earthquakes and sins: ‘The freedom to breathe’
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc provides Sundaze as a weekly space for poetry, short prose, visual art and other ideas pitched by creatives in Oklahoma and around the world....
Mike Hosty: The business of the music business is music
Michael Hosty is a small-business man. He has a company van, equipment, skills and talent. He buys insurance and pays his taxes.
Founded in 1992,...
In Iran, heavy metal music may get you killed
Imagine if the U.S. government killed people for making music it deemed "blasphemous."
In America, a country founded on the principle of religious freedom, it's...
‘Goddamn’ racism: A birthday lesson from Nina Simone
The news has exceedingly covered Beyoncé's performance over her new single Formation at the Super Bowl.
To my understanding, this song is calling on the...
The top-10 contributions of democratic socialism
I recently lost my shit over this op-ed, which claims that youth support Bernie Sanders because they’re ignorant about history and economics. Apparently, they’re...
‘Laments help us as we share our sorrow’
(Editor’s Note: Vital Conversations is a running series of commentaries from various faith leaders. The series is sponsored by Phillips Theological Seminary, though contributions...
Q&A — Food bank founder Rodney Bivens: ‘Oklahoma has significant issues with low-wage jobs’
Oklahoma consistently ranks among the hungriest states in America. That's why the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma constitutes such a vital charity.
Since 1980, food...
‘Excuses for slavery prick my hand’
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc provides Sundaze as a weekly space for poetry, short prose, visual art and other ideas pitched by creatives in Oklahoma and around the world....
Of armadillos and generals
As my sensibilities have evolved, I have come to a newfound respect for life. I go out of my way to protect any of...