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repost: Things I did not know #97644899544: The first memorial day was led by former slaves
The first Memorial Day was led by former slaves in Charleston. Charleston was in ruins. The peninsula was nearly deserted, the fine houses empty, the streets littered with the debris of fighting and the ash of fires that had burned out … Continue reading
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Songs where I’m from
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Space penguins
Photos: The emperor penguins of Antarctica from space | Minnesota in Photos | Minnesota Public Radio News. (In honor of my nephew, Adib)
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Libya: Views on Humanitarian Intervention (update)
Image: People wave Libyan flags from a car during celebrations for the one-year anniversary of the “February 17 Revolution” (source) The Guardian, One year on: chaotic Libya reveals the perils of humanitarian intervention. The mission to remove Gaddafi was a noble one. But … Continue reading
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Anti-Racism in Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN is a place very close to my heart. I go there every chance I get. My “Minnesotan family” live there. They mean the world to me and so does Duluth. Really, I don’t know where I would be … Continue reading
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Who is Walter Rodney?
Who is Walter Rodney? Via Nate H.
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Repost: Theories are like maps…
In my International Politics class, we’re talking about theories of International Relations. Like maps, we need theories to navigate a complex world. Maps and theories show the world from different perspectives. For example: Some maps are just plain wrong, though: … Continue reading
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Yvonne McCain
These American Lives profile, The Whole Truth The first night that my children and I were at the Martinique was one of the worst nights of my life. I can still remember how desperate and scared I felt. I spent hours sponging … Continue reading
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