Posts Tagged ‘American history’
Celebrating the ‘complete’ Martin Luther King Jr.; unfinished work and all
We are all familiar with Martin Luther King’s achievements, but the work he was unable to complete also tells an important story.
Read MoreWhere Was the 1st Underground Railroad?
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. reveals a surprising fact about the Underground Railroad that challenges our understanding of American history.
Read More2nd Amendment Passed to Protect Slavery? No!
Scholar Paul Finkelman takes on an argument recently made about the second amendment’s connection to slavery.
Read MoreThe Second Amendment was Ratified to Preserve Slavery
Thom Hartmann argues that the second amendment was passed to give slave patrols power to discipline and return slaves.
Read More7 More Slave-Themed Films for You to Look Forward To in 2013
Tambay A. Obenson asks what it means that so many 2013 film releases give viewers a glimpse into slavery.
Read More10 Things You Should Know About Slavery and Won’t Learn at ‘Django’
Imara Jones discusses issues that are left unspoken in a popular movie about a free slave, Django Unchained.
Read MoreGeorge Washington’s Runaway Slave, Harry
Americans may be less familiar with one of their founding father’s involvement with slavery, including his runaway slave.
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Scott Joplin!
An influential music composer, Scott Joplin, was born during the Reconstruction era and is known for his contributions to ragtime music.
Read MoreWilmington Insurrection of 1898
Wilmington, North Carolina was the site of a rebellion after white residents failed to recognize a biracial city council.
Read MoreAirman Chauncey Spencer Integrated the Air Force – At a Cost
A pilot and activist fought for integration of the United States Air Force after proving the safety of Black pilots.
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