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What the US can learn from Africa about slavery reparations
Activists mark National Reparations Day in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 2019. Alex Wong/Getty Images Kwasi…
‘Harriet’ gives the public another look at slave resistance
When it comes to the definition of what an American hero looks like, Harriet Tubman would…
Unmasking ‘The Whipping Man’
Jarrod M. Smith has the opportunity of his lifetime. The “Whipping Man” star” is taking full…
’12 Years a Slave’ Impacts the Oscars
I had the audacity of seeing ’12 years a Slave.’ I am thankful I had the…
Much Ado About ’12 Years a Slave’
Much have been said about “12 Years a Slave.” The epic slave film, directed by Steve…
Football Fumbles: Pale to the Redskins
A slur is a slur. No matter how you cover it up and pretend its…
‘Slavery by Another Name’ Hits Right Note
Author Douglas A. Blackmon took a column he wrote a decade ago about slavery in this…