Slavery

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The Fall of Black Music – Part 3
May 8, 2012, No Comments

How much responsibility falls on the shoulders of the artist?

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50 Indispensable African-American Novels
September 7, 2011, 5 Comments

These books, written by and about African Americans, stand the test of time and are a part of the American literary cano ...

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The Ascendancy of Black America (Part Three of Four)
August 31, 2011, No Comments

What is the power of the African American?

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The Ascendancy of Black America (Part Two of Four)
August 18, 2011, 3 Comments

What does it mean to be American? Is the meaning different if you're a Black American?

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The Ascendancy of Black America (Part One of Four)
August 10, 2011, 1 Comment

At this critical point in our history, what is the future of Black America?

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The Black Codes and College Sports
July 20, 2011, No Comments

The NCAA is setup like a slave plantation and reaps billions of dollars off the backs of unpaid athletes.

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Planking: Funny or Offensive?
July 11, 2011, 5 Comments

Are the origins of planking found in slavery?

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15 Minute Break: 40 Acres and a Mule Part II
June 23, 2011, 1 Comment

What would we really do with reparations?

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Frederick Douglass’ Fourth of July Speech
February 28, 2011, Comments Off

In honor of Black History Month, I would like to remind some and expose to others the words of one of the greatest defen ...

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Black History: The Ladies Sing The Blues
February 8, 2011, 1 Comment

Blues is a genre of music that originated within the Black community at the end of 19th century.  It is distinct in its ...