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Indian Boarding Schools: A Tragic Chapter in U.S. History

admin — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:06:33 +0000

Introduction Indian boarding schools stand as one of the most tragic and disturbing chapters in American history. These institutions were part of a systemic effort by the U.S. government to assimilate Native American children into Euro-American culture. These institutions were tools of cultural genocide masked as educational facilities designed to strip Indigenous children of their…

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Fort Negro: The Forgotten History of a Tragic Symbol of Resistance

admin — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:17:14 +0000

Fort Negro: The Forgotten History of a Tragic Symbol of Resistance When history is erased or made so obscure that it is forgotten, the lessons and legacy of that moment are lost. Today, countless stories are on the verge of obscurity. History is easily dispensed of by changing place names or absorbing stories of similar…

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk: The Multi-Instrumental Jazz Genius

admin — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:00:19 +0000

As we are more than halfway through Black Music Month, we have several more artists that we want to share with you. We dedicate this post to the legacy of the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist and jazz musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Known for his remarkable ability to play multiple instruments simultaneously and his innovative approach to music,…

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Uncovering the Legacies of Trailblazing Musicians: Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:16:01 +0000

June is Black Music Month and we’re continuing our series about trailblazing musicians. Our next featured musician is Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones. Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, often referred to as "The Black Patti," was a pioneering Black American soprano who broke racial barriers in the world of classical music and opera during the late 19th…

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Uncovering the Legacies of Trailblazing Musicians

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:08:46 +0000

June is Black Music Month. Recognized since 1979, Black Music Month celebrates the profound impact of Black music on our culture and history. From the soulful rhythms of jazz and blues to the revolutionary beats of hip-hop, Black musicians have shaped the soundscape of our world. This month, we honor not only the artists, composers,…

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Celebrating 16 Years of Truth Telling with Slavery by Another Name

admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:35:25 +0000

Sixteen years ago, I knew nothing about the legacy of slavery that existed in the forms of involuntary servitude, convict leasing, and forced labor for thousands of Black Americans after the ratification of the 13th Amendment and well into the 20th century. I remember bits and pieces of information. I knew about sharecropping and had…

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It’s Tea Time!

admin — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:52:50 +0000

Welcome to His-Tea-Ry! The place where we serve the “tea” on history, and it’s always piping hot! His-Tea-Ry is our corner of the internet, where we share obscure pieces of the past, unfamiliar narratives, and historical proof to emancipate our thinking and shake off the tales that mainstream history has taught. Conveniently, these narratives don’t uplift,…

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