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Freedom’s Eve: The History of Watch Night Service | Ch. 6 (a short) Dec 31, 2022

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The meaningfulness of Watch Night Service has transitioned over the years, in part, because we were never taught its origin. Watch Night poem: https://christtemple.tripod.com/watchpeom.html

Their Whitewashed King: The Radical Erasure of #MLK | Ch. 5 (a short) Jan 17, 2022

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On what would’ve been the 93rd birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., lets take a minute to set the record straight—King came in peace but he wasn’t afraid to knuck if you bucked! And until his dream is actualized, we’ll keep right on making good trouble on his behalf.

One of my favorite poets says it best.

“Harlem” by Langston Hughes
What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun?

Or fester like a sore—and then run?

Does it stink link rotten meat?

Or crust and sugar over—like syrupy sweet?

Maybe it’s sags like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Link to article: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/martin-luther-king-jr-s-true-radical-legacy-being-whitewashed-ncna960756

Soup Jou Mou: The Taste of Resistance | Ch. 4 (a short) Jan 01, 2022

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This mini lesson (called a ‘short’) is on the history of soup jou mou and it’s connection to Haiti’s Independence and the Haitian revolution.

When They See Us #TooManyBlackBodies | Ch. 3 Apr 30, 2021

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In this precursor episode, leading to the chapter on The History of American Policing, we’re setting aside time to #saytheirnames.

Hidden Figures—Black Women Activists | Ch. 2 Mar 17, 2021

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When Black History month meets Women’s History month you get a Black, Women’s History episode! Let’s talk about a few of the hidden figures of the civil rights, women’s rights, and voting rights movements...the WOMEN who saved us. Links mentioned in the episode:

The history of Black History month: https://asalh.org/about-us/origins-of-black-history-month/ Notable women civil rights leaders: https://www.one.org/us/blog/7-kick-ass-women-civil-rights-leaders-you-need-to-know/ (Not an exhaustive list)

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The Truth About Thanksgiving | Ch. 1 Jan 24, 2021

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Prologue | Unlearning Colonialism Dec 20, 2020

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It's not a mistake that we're STILL learning new truths about the contributions of black & brown people to American culture, in the year of 2020. This mis-education was intentional and its effects clearly seen in our media's misrepresentation and erasure of marginalized people. So, how did we get here and how do we unlearn colonialism?

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Call to Action: Research Colonialism and Imperialism