# The Counter Canon

Expanding art discourse beyond the traditional canon, highlighting works by historically overlooked and underrepresented artists.

Page: <https://rssamplifier.com/thecountercanon-substack-com>  
Feed: <https://rssamplifier.com/thecountercanon-substack-com.md>

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## [Why do we fear Black men?](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/why-do-we-fear-black-men)

_2026-08-18 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

On true crime, propaganda, and manufacturing fears

## [marvin gaye meets killer of sheep](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/marvin-gaye-meets-killer-of-sheep)

_2026-08-11 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

signup for Aug 23 discussion (& vote for our next film)

## [we're watching this film IRL](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/were-watching-this-film-irl)

_2026-07-10 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

at BAM Rose Cinemas on Sat, July 25th at 6:15PM

## [we're discussing a pulitzer prize winning photo](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/were-discussing-a-pulitzer-prize)

_2026-07-06 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

signup for discussion of "The Soiling of Old Glory" from 1976

## [we're discussing the boondocks & tales from the hood](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/were-discussing-the-boondocks-and)

_2026-06-11 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

signup for upcoming Jun 21 discussion & vote for the next film

## [notes of an immigrant son](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/notes-of-an-immigrant-son)

_2026-05-27 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

On James Baldwin, Ousmane Sembène, & the promise of the West

## [REMINDER: in-person gordon parks discussion this fri (5/29)](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/reminder-in-person-gordon-parks-discussion)

_2026-05-26 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

At the Center for Arts and Advocacy in Brooklyn 12-1:30PM

## [we're discussing sade & losing ground](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/sade-meets-losing-ground-and-vote)

_2026-05-17 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

signup for May 24 discussion & vote for next week

## [we're discussing gordon parks IRL](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/were-meeting-in-person-to-discuss)

_2026-05-07 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

signup for May 29th exhibition tour at The Center for Arts and Advocacy

## [Get started with Turso (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/46YJSv8u2DuY)

_2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_

Create your Turso account to access the app.

## [what is the future?](https://thecountercanon.substack.com/p/what-is-the-future)

_2026-05-06 · Michael A. Fadugbagbe_

Kahlil Joseph, Fela Kuti, and the history we study to get there