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“We very sorry to be parted from one ‘nother. We cry for home. We took away from our people. We seventy days cross de water from de Affica soil, and now dey part us from one ‘nother. Derefore we cry. We cain help but cry. So we sing”
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The role of religions in the domination of African civilsations was ruthless. There is no exception.
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The establishment of Jim Crow laws in the Southern United States can be traced back to the socio-political climate that emerged after the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The Reconstruction period, which aimed to rebuild and integrate the Southern states into the Union while granting rights to formerly enslaved individuals, faced significant opposition from
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The Code Noir, or Black Code, was a decree originally passed by King Louis XIV of France in 1685. It regulated the conditions of slavery in French colonies, aiming to define the legal status of slaves, outline the responsibilities of masters, and establish the enforcement of these regulations. While it was intended to provide a
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Celebrating Juneteenth with These Must-Read Books Juneteenth is right around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s time to celebrate freedom, history, and resilience with a side of BBQ and some soulful tunes. While you’re setting up the grill and perfecting that potato salad recipe, let me hit you up with some must-read books
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