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Changing the Narrative of Black Americans Through Art

Black art in America originated in slave communities predating the civil war. Black art tells the stories of the struggles, victories, and emotions of a group of people bound by a common experience and traditions. It includes various expressions from paintings to photography. Through the installation of 21st-century art, we have questioned American history and […]

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The Solomon Northup Effect – The Enslavement of Free Black People Then and Now

I\’m going to pull the thread one more time. Writing about the slave trade in D.C. led me to the story of Philp Reed. His marker at Harmony Memorial Park was beside Solomon Northup, the author of 12 Years a Slave. The connection lies in the fact that Northup, a free Black man, was kidnapped

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Super Bowl Recap

Tampa Bay finished off their brilliant season with a dominating 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Tampa\’s defense kept the high-powered Chiefs\’ offense quiet all game long. Brady, who won his mind-blowing 7th Super Bowl, chipped in with a couple of TDs to secure a comfortable win. Brady was rewarded with the game\’s MVP

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