Tag: american-revolution
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When History Echoes: Lessons from the Revolutionary War in America Today
Before America declared its independence in 1776, before there was a Constitution, and before the nation even knew what it would become, people of African descent were already here. They were explorers, sailors, interpreters, farmers, craftsmen, soldiers, laborers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their presence in North America dates to the earliest years of European exploration.…
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African Americans and America 250: Why This Commemoration Matters to Us
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, national and state-level America 250 commissions are shaping how the story of the nation’s founding will be told. Exhibits are being curated. I had my first one at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville (enjoy the photos). There are educational materials being…
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