Remembering History

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Welcome to my blog. I examine Black history and the Black experience through discoveries in literature, politics, philosophy, art, food and more. It's a great adventure with lots of inspiration and a few surprises along the way!

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Feb 7

Feb 7 On the Importance of Black History Month

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Education

Dr. Woodson was deeply committed to developing Black history as a scholarly subject to be analyzed and studied as well as a subject taught both in schools and at home.

Sep 24

Sep 24 On the Enormous Contributions of Black Autodidacts

Robin Lofton

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.’

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.