Edward Colston was an English sea merchant born in 1636. He traded in wine, fruits and textiles. By 1680, he became involved in a company which held a monopoly in the English trade of African slaves. In 1895, 114 years after his death, a statue was erected in his name in the city of Bristol.… Continue reading The Proud Black Lady
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Evil by it’s True Name
With carefully selected words, our president has neglected to let white nationalists know he is not their friend. No one is born a racist, they are cultivated through example of how we live and speak. Charlottesville did not simply have a "deadly car attack," it was invaded by hate, prejudice, and ignorance from domestic terrorism.… Continue reading Evil by it’s True Name
Who is Donald Trump?
Narcissus (1590s) by Caravaggio (Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome.) A leader has been elected for our country. On January 20, we will have a 45th president. Why are we quiet or solemn? Is it because we feel we might have made a mistake that we do not want to admit? But we didn't do anything… Continue reading Who is Donald Trump?