Tag: Frederick Douglass

  • CW at 160: Slavery in the US

    The legacy of slavery in the United States spans over 250 years and fundamentally shaped our nation’s development. From 1619 to 1865, millions of Africans and African Americans were enslaved, their labor building much of the economic foundation of colonial America and the early republic. Understanding this history means recognizing both the profound injustices endured…

  • Unraveling the Myth: A Review of Alan Taylor’s “American Republics”

    Alan Taylor’s “American Republics” reexamines early American history, highlighting contradictions, Native American resilience, and the complex realities behind American exceptionalism, making it essential for educators and students.

  • ReBlog CW160: Memorial Day

    This is one of several articles in my brief history series about the US Civil War and its 160 anniversary. Originally published Memorial Day 2018. Updated May 2023. In 1970, Memorial Day became a federal holiday on the last Monday in May and now most people are not even sure what the holiday is about…

  • Diversity In the Classroom: Legacy of Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, key figures in American history, significantly contributed to advocacy, literature and civil rights through their powerful writings and eloquent speeches.