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Jenelle B. wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
The win of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election surprised many United States citizens. However, how surprised can one really be? President Donald Trump’s election was an almost direct parallel to the […]
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Bryce Danovskis wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
After our discussions in class about learning the reality of history and truth behind some of our beloved American icons like Abraham Lincoln. Also how at the end of one of our classes we went around the room and […]
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Angela danso Gyane wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
After watching Traces of the Trade two times, I have come to have a deeper understanding of the documentary. Though the documentary has many good layers including showcasing the problem of the deep […]
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Lilia Federico wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
When watching Traces of the Trade I was really interested in the part in Ghana because as I mentioned in class, I went to Ghana a few years ago. I was interested to see where they would go and how different their […]
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Alyssa S. wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
Throughout these first few weeks of class, we explored the nature of relationships between slaves and their masters. In particular, we talked about how masters would often rape their female slaves as a way to […]
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Paulina Day commented on the post, President Lincoln's Real Intentions, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
I was taught the same thing about Lincoln growing up. I think many schools are guilty of white washing history. The most surprising historical figure that was white washed for me is Rosa Parks, who we’ll probably […]
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Juwan Shabazz wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
When I was junior in high school, I was a participant in a national speech competition known as the “Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition.” The competition mainly focused on Dr. Martin Luther King jr’s […]
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Kennedey Bell wrote a new post on the site History 217 Modern Brazil 8 years, 8 months ago
Brazilian History & Culture Post
Tommy gave a discussion on deforestation in Brazil. Brazil stated last fall that the country would plant 73 million trees in the Amazon, the largest replanting in history. This […] -
Camryn wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
When I watched Traces of the Trade, it really intrigued me. The documentary introduced us to a narrative of a white family (the DeWolfes) wanting to acknowledge and learn of their legacy throughout the slave […]
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Micaela wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
Recently, Imo Nse Imeh an art professor at Westfield State University, created an art event, with a six foot tall painting of Trayvon Martin as the focal point. Other pictures encompassed in the event included […]
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Marlayna Harris commented on the post, President Lincoln's Real Intentions, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
I thought that same thing when I was growing up. I believed that Lincoln freed slaves because it was morally wrong rather than for preserving the union. I thought that he wanted the best for African Americans […]
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Perry Worthey wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
Before joining this class, I’ve always learned history by repeating dates and naming a few important people and events so that I can regurgitate that information on a test. After reading Equiano’s ‘Interesting Nar […]
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Mercer McLennan commented on the post, The Black Panther Party, Pioneers in Modern Medicine, on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
I’m honestly a bit stunned to learn this, actually. I know that history is written by the victors, as you say, so I feel like I should have expected something like this but this really took me by surprise. In […]
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aidanc wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 8 months ago
Prior to reading the primary sources about President Lincoln and his actions before the Civil War, I was unaware of his stance on Slavery and emancipation. The main source that demonstrated his position on slavery […]
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Cambry Baker wrote a new post on the site Español 102 8 years, 8 months ago
La semana pasada leí una novela que es muy interesante. La novela se llama Martin Eden y tiene seiscientos treinta y cuatro páginas. Jack London escribió la novela en el año 1909 cuando él tuvo tenía treinta […]
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Artemus Scissum Jr. wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 9 months ago
So far this semester I have enjoyed my time revisiting concepts I already knew and learning new information I was unaware of in this History of Black America class. What I’ve learned in class has broadened my […]
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Peyton O'Laughlin wrote a new post on the site A Tribe of the Middle Passage 8 years, 9 months ago
The Civil War Fairy tale
By Peyton O’Laughlin
On Monday, February 12, 2018 the Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, delivered remarks at The Abraham Lincoln Foundation Of The Union League Of Philade […]
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Thomas Peterson wrote a new post on the site History 217 Modern Brazil 8 years, 9 months ago
My research project will be a study of the lack of environmental control in the present and past within Brazil. I intend to continue on from my History & Culture blog post on deforestation and will bring the […]
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Grace Riely became a registered member 8 years, 9 months ago
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Gracie wrote a new post on the site Español 102 8 years, 9 months ago
En la primera semana de escuela, yo decidí a patinar en las aceras de Wooster. Me encanta patinar, y es ejercicio muy bueno, así que pensé que sería una idea fantástica. ¡Pero, yo no dé de me di cuenta que los lad […]
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