The American School System is Failing Black History
All of these things are integral parts of history and yet are nowhere close to a complete narrative.
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Why do we Celebrate President's Day?
This year, February 15 is one of the lesser recognized and celebrated holidays: President’s Day, a holiday predominantly characterized by...
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I Dare to Be My Ancestors
The first time I stumbled upon a social media post that said “we are not our ancestors ,” was during the summer of 2016. That summer, the...
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Nina Simone and the Inauguration; A Frought Portrait of America's History of Anti-Blackness
The last time my parents and I gathered around the TV this excited for a night of politics was that day in 2008, when my little eight-year-...
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A Reflection on the Thanksgiving Origin Story
What comes to mind when we think about Thanksgiving? Maybe we think of our traditions; my extended family always plays a football game...
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My Top 5 Songs from 'Hamilton'
If you’re a fan of musicals and American history, Hamilton is for you. This amazing musical based on the life of one of America’s founding...
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The Importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
Columbus Day is still a federal holiday in 2020, despite the growing recognition that Christopher Columbus was responsible for treasonous...
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“Wait for It”: It’s Here.
Now everyone can experience the magic of Hamilton.
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Black History Is American History
Morgan Freeman once said that “Black history is American history.” If that’s the case,why do we only take the shortest month of the year to...
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The True Story Behind Thanksgiving
For many Americans like myself, this week marks Thanksgiving, a holiday filled with family, football, and platters upon platters of...
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Lessons Hamilton Taught Me
Why I love Hamilton and how it taught me to be a fighter.
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A Man to Remember
Today, there are thousands of citizens sitting at their silent TVs and flags across the country are half raised in order to honor the 41st...
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Dawnland: A story of stolen children and cultural survival
Disclosure: This article has mentions of abusive practices This past weekend, I spent nearly an hour and a half in tears, and I’m so glad I...
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8 Obsession-Worthy American History Musicals that Aren't Hamilton
Could we ever be satisfied with just one American history musical?
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Why We Should Be Celebrating Black History Month Year-Round
It's time minorities get the recognition they deserve.
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Black is Gold: How Events Enhances Culture
All the highlights from Oswego's Variety Show.
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The American Dream: An Investigation
The American dream has always been something of interest to me. In school, they talked of people coming to America in search of it. We were...
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Dear Mr. Trump, My Gender is Not a Political Statement
In regards to Harriet Tubman being the first woman to ever grace U.S. currency, and Mr. Trump not grasping why.
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Hamilton and YOU
If you have an Internet connection, you have probably noticed the hype surrounding a musical called Hamilton. What’s the buzz about it? I’M...
