Review: ‘Thoughts of a Man of Color’ Preach to the Chorus

Seven Black men take the stage in the opening of Keenan Scott II’s Thoughts of a Man of Color. Throughout the game, each will reveal a personality and history, but not a name, they will then introduce themselves as Love, Happiness, Wisdom, Lust, Passion, Depression and Anger. Wearing different combinations of black, gray, and red, …

Readers Have Some Thoughts on Recent Reviews and Essays

How to Remember To the editor: In her article on the plethora of Holocaust-themed children’s books (July 11), Marjorie Ingall makes a valid point: There are other stories to be told about being Jewish. The Holocaust, however, is not “the cornerstone of our collective identity,” but a traumatic and demanding collective memory. Holocaust-themed books for …

‘Was Astor Place Kmart Haunted?’ and Other Thoughts on Its Closing

Kmart opened its doors in 1996 at 770 Broadway, a commercial landmark where the West Village meets the East. Anyone who takes the 6 to Astor Place may remember the big red “K” visible from the Metro platform. hunt for discounts. For those looking for Triple Hanes T-Shirts or a clean city bathroom, the store …