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“We will not comply” has a proud history in America’s social struggles
In response to the COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates, the phrase “we will not comply” and sentiments of civil disobedience have…
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1776 Curriculum released to counter narrative being pushed by the Left
The 1776 Curriculum package of American history and civics materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade has been released…
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New series redefines for audiences the personal story of enslaved Americans
Barry Jenkins, the director of “The Underground Railroad,” says that “before making this show … I would have said I’m…
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Church & Ministry
Why Christianity put away its dancing shoes – only to discover them centuries later
In the PBS documentary series “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,” scholar Henry Louis Gates…
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MU will keep Thomas Jefferson statue after calls to remove it
A statue of Thomas Jefferson will remain on the Campus of the University of Missouri in Columbia. That’s the recommendation…
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Travel
PBS’s ‘The Black Church’ celebrates stories of worship & struggle
Just in time for Black History month PBS is airing a two-part series about the rich 400-year history of the…
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Travel
John Woolman: The conscientious Quaker who paved the way for abolition
This week marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Woolman, a humanitarian who played a central role in…
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California would pay reparations under new plan
California will pay reparations to descendants of slaves under a new plan supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Newsom has thrown…
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Entertainment
Hamilton: a brilliant and inspirational story that makes us fall in love with history
When we kids of a certain age first learned about the Founding Fathers in elementary school, we could be forgiven…
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African American pastor calls on black community to do its own “healing work”
Marc Little, an African American pastor, community and business leader, states the black community does not need the help of…
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