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Nick H wrote a new post on the site Comm Studies Fashion Blog 8 years, 7 months ago

This outfit is from April 4th, 2018. In this photo, I am wearing an iridescent pattern Jordan hoodie, khaki jogger pants, an Under Armour puffer jacket, and Nike sneakerboots. The Jordan hoodie is fairly new, […]
D'Khorvillyn Tyus commented on the post, Lynchings Near Home and Connections to Wells, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

In a way, I think you answered your own questions that you posed at the end. At least from my perspective, the very questions you ask show that race played a factor. First the drastic size difference in the lynch […]
D'Khorvillyn Tyus wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Lacey Schwartz is the filmmaker and star of the documentary Little White Lie which details her experience of growing up believing she was completely white and later discovering that she was biracial (black and […]
Max wrote a new post on the site The Politics of Language 8 years, 7 months ago

It can be possible to take the “glass half-full” approach to these stories. Going through elementary school Native Legends and stories were used to explain positive attributes such as patience, forgiveness, […]
Andrew L. wrote a new post on the site Dr. Fashionella 8 years, 7 months ago

This is what I chose to wear yesterday. In this photo, I am wearing an American Eagle jean jacket, my “Get Schwifty” hoody, black joggers, white Nike socks, and my Nike Air Huaraches. I am also wearing my Cit […]
Andrew L. wrote a new post on the site Visual Com Fashion Blog 8 years, 7 months ago

This is what I chose to wear yesterday. In this photo, I am wearing an American Eagle jean jacket, my “Get Schwifty” hoody, black joggers, white Nike socks, and my Nike Air Huaraches. I am also wearing my Cit […]
Ousmane Sy wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

The video attached is from a Key and Peele sketch, NegroTown. Key and Peele are comedians known for their social satirical abilities and ability to bring humor to any strong debate. In this particular sketch, […]
Perry Worthey wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

After talking about the “Double V” campaign during World War 2, I was interested in learning a bit more. I found a few interesting facts and quotes that I never knew such as:
1. The Pittsburgh Courier went on t […]
Jenelle B. wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

In January of 2018, the College of Wooster witnessed a public demonstration against its own administration on its own campus. The demonstration was in the form of a more impromptu walkout and laid back sit-in. […]
Pyeongan Hong wrote a new post on the site History 217 Modern Brazil 8 years, 7 months ago

Brazil, with the record of winning five World Cup trophies, is known for their playing style in football. Usually referred to as a ‘Samba soccer’, Brazilian soccer was based on fantastic individual skills. Tha […]
Jenelle B. wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Last week, the College of Wooster had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Kathleen Cleaver– a prominent member of the Black Panther Party. During her lecture, Cleaver spoke on her involvement in the party as well as the […]
Micaela commented on the post, The Effects of Implicit Bias on Black Preschoolers, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Stereotype threat is also a factor that can effect African American students in school. Teachers may have implicit biases and because of this accidentally bring up a stereotype. The students may react to it […]
gmartignetti20 wrote a new post on the site The Politics of Language 8 years, 7 months ago

Much of what this reading focused on is the way in which language (and the stories of culture/significance they carry) can be shaped and slowly devalued through a sort of “whitewashing” and English”-ing” of s […]
Mason Minerva wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Going over the primary sources, I found myself caught between choosing a side between Hughes’ and Schuyler’s arguments in terms of how to represent black art. On my initial read, I thought they both made good p […]
Mercer McLennan commented on the post, Kindness and Sadness in Boston, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Things like this are always bittersweet. Like you said, it’s always nice to see “vocalizations” of acceptance and diversity, but then you’re always reminded why there needs to be these statements sometimes. It […]
Kevante Weakley wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Kathleen Cleaver’s visit to the College was very fruitful and her presentation covered the history of the Black Panther organization. Cleaver was very intentional to try to unravel the misconception of the Black […]
Mercer McLennan wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

In the wake of the Florida school shooting just over a month ago, a lot of people have begun speaking out against the loose gun control in this country, and many others have started to really listen. The marches […]
Kevante Weakley commented on the post, Colorism, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

In W.E.B. DuBois’s piece, The African Roots of War, he does not address colorism directly. However, he does mention that “color became in the world’s thought as synonymous with inferiority,” which is an important […]
Camryn wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

Today was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. People around the country were honoring what he’s done for the United States and the black community.

Today, […]
Paulina Day wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 7 months ago

This article made me realize how deep the roots of white supremacy ran in the world. America was already home to so many race issues, and beyond America, the same race issues were present. White people from Europe […]
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