The Fractals at the Heart of African Designs
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Edmund Pettus Bridge to Charlottesville – George Wallace to Donald Trump
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles. – Sun Tzu On August 12th a group of racist bigots will converge on the Nation’s Capital to protest the “loss of white America’s civil rights.” It’s not only one of the most absurd rallying calls
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Emancipation Day in the District
Today\’s cold, rainy, and soggy weather could have very well been the climate for the sentiment shared on this day back in 1862 by many non-enslaveable Washingtonians. Perhaps Frederick Douglass wrote about the attitudes of the people in a more descriptive memo to a friend after his oration on that Emancipation day. Douglass had written
The Legacy of Marion Barry, Jr Lives on in the District
The District is 3 months away from the primary elections which registered voters can elect a new Mayor, along with other governing officials. No matter the outcome, it is sort of set in stone that Marion S. Barry, Jr. is DC\’s Mayor for life. After arriving in Washington in 1965 to lead the SNCC office,
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Black History Month Continues Because It\’s American History
As Black History Month makes its exit to stage left, will #Wakanda live forever? Only time will tell, however the Black Panther movie is making much money. Did the movie make up for the 28 day celebration of Black History Month? Not quite, but it is certainty on the verge. Will people still be eager
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Black History Month Film Festival
During Black History Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser\’s Office of African American Affairs and Urban Film Review presented the \”2018 Black History Film Festival.\” There\’s a possibility that if blacks in America are educated about Black Films along with Black Film Directors during the month of February while honoring Black History Month, they would most likely
Celebrating Frederick Douglass During Black History Month
Would it be best to reclaim the entire month of February, and celebrate Black History Month in March? Maybe that is asking too much. Well, considering we are approaching the twenty-eight-day mark, it is wishful thinking. However, before the end is near let\’s honor Frederick Douglass. Known as \”The Lion of Anacostia\” Frederick Douglass was
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Black History Month: Black Creatives Keep the Culture Alive
Although Black History Month is coming to an end, Black Creatives gathered at Culture Coffee in Washington DC to discuss ways to keep the community thriving beyond 28 days. Whiskey Girl\’s Live discussion was moderated by blogger, and Spoken Word Artist @whiskey_grrl along with Visual Artist Traci L. Turner with performances by Black Assets, D. Baker,
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