Remembering History

Sep 24

Sep 24 On the Enormous Contributions of Black Autodidacts

African American history, African culture, Black culture

“Books cost money that many freed-people did not have; thus, teachers used what they could find. In response to the Freedman’s Bureau question: ‘What books do you use?’ One Georgia teacher replied, ‘Any I can get.’

Sep 15

Sep 15 On Being Maladjusted: King, Gandhi, Thoreau, Russians and a Brave Teen Girl

Robin Lofton

Activism, African American history, Civil Disobedience

There was a time, in America, when segregation was acceptable to many people. There was a time, in America, when racial, ethnic, gender, and age discrimination were acceptable. There was a time when slavery, segregation and discrimination were also legal.

Sep 7

Sep 7 On Striving for Education and Equality

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture

We can see that learning and equality are mirror causatives. Learning promotes the desire for equality. And equality undoubtedly results in learning in immeasurable ways. Without one, the other is diminished or even non-existent. The presence of both synergistically uplifts and expands our life experience

Jun 17

Jun 17 On the "Other" Independence Day: Juneteenth

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture

Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Attend Historical Re-enactments!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African American museum, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment

Just imagine, we’re talking about history as literature, history as music. This is radical stuff here but it is real and authentic and, dare I say, inspirational too.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Visit a Museum!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment, African American museum

I found myself transfixed in the art museum, surrounded by elegant and stylish portraits of African Americans in the 1920s!

Oct 26

Oct 26 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Visit Historic Sites!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment

Battlefields, cemeteries, museums, historic homes like the Frederick Douglass, great cathedrals and churches, monuments and statues, and old towns to name can all bring history to life.