It’s February, the allotted time when Black history and achievements enter the American public consciousness. This is a time where the accomplishments of African-Americans are in the conversation much more […]
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Django Unchained: Historical Inaccuracies and Racial Tropes Abound
by Prof. Karen Johnson Django Unchained, the latest film by Quentin Tarantino (QT), tells the story about a rescued enslaved person named Django (Jaime Foxx) who teams up with his […]
Read moreHidden Colors 2: The Triumph of Melanin- A Review
There are various approaches to teaching history available to those who wish to impart knowledge. In terms of pedagogy, it may be confined to the classroom, or take on a more […]
Read moreCan The Federal Government Create Jobs?
At the presidential debate, jobs were a key issue in both the platforms of both candidates. With the economy still in slow recovery, that is indeed understandable. However, what I […]
Read moreAffirmative Action and Higher Education: What is At Stake?
The Supreme Court will revisit the issue of Affirmative Action as it pertains to higher education this week. The case of Fisher v. University of Texas goes to court on […]
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