by News Headlines | May 26, 2023 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
The African American English Dictionary, edited by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., celebrates the linguistic creativity of African American Vernacular English. Set for publication in March 2025, it includes words like ‘bussin’ and ‘old school’.
by African Elements | May 21, 2023 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
Unveiling the truth behind the ‘Free State’ fallacy and highlighting the significance of reparations in California, this video essay offers insights into the hidden history of slavery, systemic racism, and the need for reparations in California.
by African Elements | May 4, 2023 | Black Art, Literature, and Music, Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
Newly discovered poem linked to Phillis Wheatley raises hope for fuller picture of her life A poetry scholar has discovered what could be the earliest known full-length elegy by poet Phillis Wheatley (above). Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Among the shelves of the...
by News Headlines | Apr 23, 2023 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics
Discover the untold history and modern challenges faced by African American families, from slavery to mass incarceration. Uncover how these issues shape their lives today and what you can do to help. Click now to find out more!
by News Headlines | Mar 27, 2023 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Story at a glanceYale University business student Robert Lucas is proposing renaming Whitney Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut.Lucas said the legacy of Eli Whitney...
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by News Headlines | Mar 16, 2023 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines
Scars on the Land: Slavery and the environment in the American South [extract]Although typically treated separately, slavery and the environment naturally intersect in complex and powerful ways, leaving lasting effects from the period of emancipation through...
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