William Saint Val
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I write about anything that interests me, and I hope whatever I write will be of interest to you too.
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Concerning the appropriation of "Black Fatigue"
Effective immediately, I quit. Consider this the moment I step out of the cage you keep mistaking for a conference room, a committee, or whatever sanitized pen you cage diversity into so you can pat yourselves on the back. I’m done donating my peace of mind to your quarterly reports, photo ops, and carefully curated panel discussions that pretend at progress while strip-mining every ounce of my lived experience. Effective right now, I’m cashing out spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. I’m cashing out from an arrangement that has never paid for what it’s owed. If I’m such a burden, then by all means ignore me.
By William Saint Val8 months ago in Journal
'Carmen Jones,' The Fiery Musical That Redefined a Genre
There’s nothing soft or easy about Carmen Jones. The moment Dorothy Dandridge steps into view, hips swaying and sidelong glances, you know you’re not in Fred-and-Ginger territory anymore. There are no sparkling ballrooms with elegant dancers twirling to airy show tunes. Instead, Otto Preminger’s 1954 film stomps right past the boundaries of the typical Hollywood musical. It sets up shop in a seductive world, where fiery desires collide with suffocating jealousy. Here, the line between love and hate dissolves into smoke.
By William Saint Valabout a year ago in Geeks
Common Misunderstandings of the U.S. Constitution
The United States Constitution is one of the most influential documents in the history of the world. It serves as the supreme law of the United States of America, establishing the framework for the government and guaranteeing certain fundamental rights to everyone on American soil. However, despite its significance, A vast majority of Americans have no idea of what the Constitution actually contains.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in History
The Movie that Played a Significant Role in Madonna's Vocal Upgrade
Anyone who grew up in the eighties and nineties knows the entire lyrics to at least one of Madonna’s songs. Nevertheless, despite Madonna’s popularity at the time, vocally, she was only an OK singer.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Beat
Beneath the Island Sun. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
As far as my memory and hearsay combine to form a vague understanding of my history—a mismatch of facts, experiences, and something slightly similar to the stain on my favorite shirt that I don’t really know what the hell it is—I would say that this was, quite frankly, my life. The details may have been nicely airbrushed, like a social media photo, but they still at least bear some resemblance to reality.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Chapters
A Pancake of Thrones
How Not to Rescue a Princess It had been over two weeks, but the kingdom was still in chaos. Princess Ashley of Javin, famed for her beauty, had vanished without a trace. Rumors spread like wildfire, reaching the farthest corners of Fabletale. Kingdoms all around were on edge, the nerves of rulers frayed with worry that if it happened to her, it could happen to any of them. Among the countless anxious hearts, the princes and knights were perhaps the most restless, for the hand of the missing princess was a prize coveted by many. To find her and become her savior, her prince charming, was a dream too tempting to ignore. No one even knew where to start looking. Regardless, they all set out on their quests, seeking the missing princess in hopes of claiming her for themselves.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Fiction
