Remembering History

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All tagged slavery

May 19

May 19 On the Power of Slave Narrative

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Racism, Literature

The narrators served as witnesses to the pain and struggle of slaves in the antebellum south of America, but they also bore witness to the aspirations, feelings, and victories of the Black American slave.

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.

Sep 1

Sep 1 The United State of African Americans

Robin Lofton

African American history, Black culture, Racial Violence, Activism

"The struggle” doesn’t even need to be defined for us. In fact, I can’t define it but I definitely know it when I see it. (Unfortunately, I’m seeing a lot of “the struggle” these days.)