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Robert "Clay" Allison
Clay Allison was one of the most ill tempered, violent, and psychotic killers of his era and coined the phrase "Shootist"
clay allison • the shootist • american civil war • the ku klux klan • american gunfighters
Clay Allison was one of the most ill tempered, violent, and psychotic killers of his era and coined the phrase "Shootist"
clay allison • the shootist • american civil war • the ku klux klan • american gunfighters
Witness
Unique structure, solid historical facts, and a page-turning plot are all elements Karen Hesse has included to make this book a great summer pick!
ku klux klan • harvey pettibone • karen hesse • witness • historical fiction
Unique structure, solid historical facts, and a page-turning plot are all elements Karen Hesse has included to make this book a great summer pick!
ku klux klan • harvey pettibone • karen hesse • witness • historical fiction
Blacks Free to Protest
The Ku Klux Klan holds national meeting. Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. King and Malcolm X are assassinated. Watts Riots begin.
the ku klux klan holds national meeting. rosa park • ku klux klan • rosa parks • martin luther king jr. • malcolm x
The Ku Klux Klan holds national meeting. Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat. King and Malcolm X are assassinated. Watts Riots begin.
the ku klux klan holds national meeting. rosa park • ku klux klan • rosa parks • martin luther king jr. • malcolm x
Film Review: Malcolm X
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
Denzel Washington played the role of Malcolm X in Spike Lee's 1992 award winning film.
malcolm x • denzel washington • spike lee • nation of islam • marcus garvey
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Forrest was a self-made millionaire who's military accomplishments revolutionized mobile horseback hit and run warfare tactics and set the standard for mobile infantry.
nathan bedford forrest • the u.s.civil war • the ku klux klan • the massacre at fort pillow • civil war generals
Forrest was a self-made millionaire who's military accomplishments revolutionized mobile horseback hit and run warfare tactics and set the standard for mobile infantry.
nathan bedford forrest • the u.s.civil war • the ku klux klan • the massacre at fort pillow • civil war generals
Racism in the 1920s
Amidst the high-flying feeling of the Roaring Twenties lurked deep rooted hatred, expressed through individual racism and governmental policies.
racism in the 1920s • ku klux klan • anti-immigration • resurgence of the kkk • hatred expands to other groups
Amidst the high-flying feeling of the Roaring Twenties lurked deep rooted hatred, expressed through individual racism and governmental policies.
racism in the 1920s • ku klux klan • anti-immigration • resurgence of the kkk • hatred expands to other groups
The Canadian Disgrace in Somalia.
A short account of the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Somalia, and the torture and death of the Somali youth that divided a country, known for it's humanity.
somlia • torture • death • war • gulf of aden
A short account of the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Somalia, and the torture and death of the Somali youth that divided a country, known for it's humanity.
somlia • torture • death • war • gulf of aden
The KKK v. the Freedmen's Bureau
Even though the Civil War ended in 1865, the new war for white supremacy in the South raged on throughout the Reconstruction era.
freedmen’s bureau in texas • ku klux klan in texas • blacks in reconstruction texas • texas slave narratives • reconstruction violence
Even though the Civil War ended in 1865, the new war for white supremacy in the South raged on throughout the Reconstruction era.
freedmen’s bureau in texas • ku klux klan in texas • blacks in reconstruction texas • texas slave narratives • reconstruction violence
Women and the Republican Party
The Republican Party was the first major U. S. political party to promote and defend the rights of women, including the right to equal pay for equal work.
republican party • suffrage rights • lucy stone • susan b anthony • civil rights
The Republican Party was the first major U. S. political party to promote and defend the rights of women, including the right to equal pay for equal work.
republican party • suffrage rights • lucy stone • susan b anthony • civil rights
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Exercising Influence
Violent terror as a method of influence is not limited to the Islamic Fundamentalist. Christian and Muslim alike share the use of this weapon.
violence in the name of god • the literal word of god • many different creeds • violent terror as a method of influence • christian and muslim alike
Violent terror as a method of influence is not limited to the Islamic Fundamentalist. Christian and Muslim alike share the use of this weapon.
violence in the name of god • the literal word of god • many different creeds • violent terror as a method of influence • christian and muslim alike
Ghosts of the Confederacy and the Notion of the Lost Cause
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
This article reflects on the way in which Southerners tried to come to terms with their defeat.
melanie storie • reconstruction • civil war • south • north
Historic ACLU Cases
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
ACLU is still detested by many Americans despite helping to win more than 100 cases involving individual freedoms and rights.
aclu • american civil liberties union • suspected terrorists • legal rights and freedoms • racial segregation
Holocaust Conference Iran
The Holocaust is an emotive subject and in several European countries it is a crime to deny the Nazi killing of six million Jews during WWII.
iran • conference to discuss the holocaust • platform for free speech • foreign minister manouchehr mottaki • the aim of this conference is not to deny or confi
The Holocaust is an emotive subject and in several European countries it is a crime to deny the Nazi killing of six million Jews during WWII.
iran • conference to discuss the holocaust • platform for free speech • foreign minister manouchehr mottaki • the aim of this conference is not to deny or confi
Impeached by David O. Stewart
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
Racial Healing in Mississippi
On May 19, 2009, Philadelphia, Mississippi, took a giant step toward merging its image with the meaning of its name: City of Brotherly Love.
philadelphia • mississippi • james young • michael schwerner • james chaney
On May 19, 2009, Philadelphia, Mississippi, took a giant step toward merging its image with the meaning of its name: City of Brotherly Love.
philadelphia • mississippi • james young • michael schwerner • james chaney
The Birth of a Nation
Combining controversial subject matter and groundbreaking cinematography, D.W. Griffith's epic film remains a classic nearly a century after its release.
the birth of a nation • classic films by d.w. griffith • civil war films • silent film era • films about race in america
Combining controversial subject matter and groundbreaking cinematography, D.W. Griffith's epic film remains a classic nearly a century after its release.
the birth of a nation • classic films by d.w. griffith • civil war films • silent film era • films about race in america
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
Woodrow Wilson and White Supremacy
Woodrow Wilson accomplished much in his two terms in office. Rarely mentioned, however, are his antidemocratic policies and racist beliefs.
woodrow wilson and racism • woodrow wilson white supremacy • reconstruction • african americans • birth of a nation
Woodrow Wilson accomplished much in his two terms in office. Rarely mentioned, however, are his antidemocratic policies and racist beliefs.
woodrow wilson and racism • woodrow wilson white supremacy • reconstruction • african americans • birth of a nation
Redeemers and Radicals
By 1890, the Redeemers returned the South to political "home rule" which led to the complete disenfranchisement of the new black electorate.
ku klux klan • ulysses s. grant • redeemers • radical republicans • carpetbaggers
By 1890, the Redeemers returned the South to political "home rule" which led to the complete disenfranchisement of the new black electorate.
ku klux klan • ulysses s. grant • redeemers • radical republicans • carpetbaggers
The People v. Leo Frank
Taken from transcripts of the trial as well as documents and letters, this film tells the story of the trial of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913 Atlanta.
the people v leo frank • anti-semitism • the birth of the modern ku klux klan • the death of mary phagan • miscarrige of justice
Taken from transcripts of the trial as well as documents and letters, this film tells the story of the trial of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan in 1913 Atlanta.
the people v leo frank • anti-semitism • the birth of the modern ku klux klan • the death of mary phagan • miscarrige of justice
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
An economist takes on the world's not-so-boring questions and delivers his theories in an easy-to-digest format.
crime • economist • levitt • dubner • leavitt
An economist takes on the world's not-so-boring questions and delivers his theories in an easy-to-digest format.
crime • economist • levitt • dubner • leavitt
The Birth of a Nation
In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.
controversial movies • d. w. griffith • racism • epic movies • adaptations
In 1915, D. W. Griffith created a movie that stirred a nation with its heroic portrayal of the Ku Klux Klan and its negative portrayal of blacks in post-Civil War.
controversial movies • d. w. griffith • racism • epic movies • adaptations
The Chaser's War on Everything (ABC1)
Comedy satire team The Chaser continue their War On Everything with the third and maybe last season of their hit current affairs spoof.
the chaser's war on everything • the chaser's war on everything on abc • the chaser abc1 • war on everything abc1 • the chaser cronulla sharks sex scandal
Comedy satire team The Chaser continue their War On Everything with the third and maybe last season of their hit current affairs spoof.
the chaser's war on everything • the chaser's war on everything on abc • the chaser abc1 • war on everything abc1 • the chaser cronulla sharks sex scandal
Brief Review of Civil Rights Movement History
The Civil Rights Movement encompassed various important events and leaders and restructured and redefined American society.
events leading to civil rights movement • important leaders of civil rights • the murder of emmett till • james meredith first colored university student in • rosa park's refusal and boycott
The Civil Rights Movement encompassed various important events and leaders and restructured and redefined American society.
events leading to civil rights movement • important leaders of civil rights • the murder of emmett till • james meredith first colored university student in • rosa park's refusal and boycott
Custer's Not-So-Fighting Seventh Cavalry
Few troopers in Custer's famed unit had any combat experience when they rode against the Sioux at the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
custer • seventh cavalry • indians • native american • war
Few troopers in Custer's famed unit had any combat experience when they rode against the Sioux at the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
custer • seventh cavalry • indians • native american • war
Review of Bambu Station's ONE DAY
Review of Bambu Station's ONE DAY from new stateside reggae label Mt. Nebo Records.
mt. nebo records • virgin islands reggae • bambu station • jalani horton
Review of Bambu Station's ONE DAY from new stateside reggae label Mt. Nebo Records.
mt. nebo records • virgin islands reggae • bambu station • jalani horton
Review of The Peculiar Institution
Stampp focuses on major aspects of slavery, from its rise in the South to the treatment of slaves by their owners, as well as the reasons the institution lasted so long.
ante-bellum south • peculiar institution • review of peculiar institution • kenneth stampp • rise of slavery
Stampp focuses on major aspects of slavery, from its rise in the South to the treatment of slaves by their owners, as well as the reasons the institution lasted so long.
ante-bellum south • peculiar institution • review of peculiar institution • kenneth stampp • rise of slavery
Los Angeles Times Veteran Jack Nelson Dead at 80
Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.
jack nelson was longtime washington bureau chief f • jack nelson covered civil rights stories in south • jack nelson also known from regular appearances on • jack neslon won pulitzer prize in 1960 for atlanta • otis chandler of los angeles times hired jack nels
Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.
jack nelson was longtime washington bureau chief f • jack nelson covered civil rights stories in south • jack nelson also known from regular appearances on • jack neslon won pulitzer prize in 1960 for atlanta • otis chandler of los angeles times hired jack nels
African American Voting Patterns
African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.
african americans and the democratic party • 2008 primaries • black voter turnout • black voter history • democratic national committee
African Americans show an unwavering loyalty towards the Democratic Party. This loyalty coupled with an increase in Black turnout could deliver Democrats the Presidency.
african americans and the democratic party • 2008 primaries • black voter turnout • black voter history • democratic national committee
Beloved by Toni Morrison
How the racism in Beloved relates to racism today.
beloved • morrison • racism • essay
How the racism in Beloved relates to racism today.
beloved • morrison • racism • essay
Beloved by Toni Morrison
How the racism in Beloved relates to racism today.
beloved • morrison • racism • essay
How the racism in Beloved relates to racism today.
beloved • morrison • racism • essay
Booker T. Washington and WEB DuBois
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois differed on their social agendas, but they each agreed that blacks deserved full American citizenship.
booker t. washington • w.e.b.dubois • lynching • jim crow • integration
Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois differed on their social agendas, but they each agreed that blacks deserved full American citizenship.
booker t. washington • w.e.b.dubois • lynching • jim crow • integration
Danny Glover - A Smiling Humanitarian
Overcoming many obstacles, Danny has won numerous acting awards.
danny daniel glover • black actors workshop american conservatory theate • escape from alcatraz • places in the heart 1984 • the color purple 1985
Overcoming many obstacles, Danny has won numerous acting awards.
danny daniel glover • black actors workshop american conservatory theate • escape from alcatraz • places in the heart 1984 • the color purple 1985
Fun Things to do in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is a city attracts visitors because of it's southern charm and appeal. It's a city that keeps people coming back for more year after year.
birmingham • birmingham alabama • alabama • alabama travel • brimingham travel
Birmingham is a city attracts visitors because of it's southern charm and appeal. It's a city that keeps people coming back for more year after year.
birmingham • birmingham alabama • alabama • alabama travel • brimingham travel
Gone With the Wind: The Film Version
A bit of history concerning the film version of "Gone With the Wind", as well as a comparison with the book.
classics • films • reading • movies • books
A bit of history concerning the film version of "Gone With the Wind", as well as a comparison with the book.
classics • films • reading • movies • books
Joe R. Lansdale: Remember That Name
A new suspense novel by Joe R. Lansdale takes readers to east Texas, where a series of murders stumps the town constable.
murder mystery • suspense • race relations • john updike • short stories
A new suspense novel by Joe R. Lansdale takes readers to east Texas, where a series of murders stumps the town constable.
murder mystery • suspense • race relations • john updike • short stories
Martin Luther King and Race
Martin Luther King sought justice and total racial equality for everyone. So, 40 years after his death, would he be satisfied with America's progress, or disappointed?
martin luther king and race • martin luther king • 40 years martin luther king • martin luther king assasination • martin luther king racial equality
Martin Luther King sought justice and total racial equality for everyone. So, 40 years after his death, would he be satisfied with America's progress, or disappointed?
martin luther king and race • martin luther king • 40 years martin luther king • martin luther king assasination • martin luther king racial equality
Sarah Palin, Other Controversial Women Governors
The US has had 31 female governors, with six current and 28 since 1975. Three succeeded their husbands. Nineteen were Democrats. Arizona has had four women governors.
sarah palin • controversial women governors • ma ferguson • lurleen wallace • ann richards
The US has had 31 female governors, with six current and 28 since 1975. Three succeeded their husbands. Nineteen were Democrats. Arizona has had four women governors.
sarah palin • controversial women governors • ma ferguson • lurleen wallace • ann richards
Stereotypes in Political Cartoons
Every ethnicity, race, religion, lifestyle and sex has once been the butt of American political cartoon jokes whether it was through symbols, caricatures, or stereotypes.
political cartoons • dennis renault • dick locher • “mideast peace” • stereotypes in political cartoons
Every ethnicity, race, religion, lifestyle and sex has once been the butt of American political cartoon jokes whether it was through symbols, caricatures, or stereotypes.
political cartoons • dennis renault • dick locher • “mideast peace” • stereotypes in political cartoons
The Election of Barack Obama
On November 4, 2008, during the U.S.A. presidential election, American voters cast their ballots for the end of racial stigmatization.
barack obama • racism • slavery • quakers • republican party
On November 4, 2008, during the U.S.A. presidential election, American voters cast their ballots for the end of racial stigmatization.
barack obama • racism • slavery • quakers • republican party
The Equal Protection Clause
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
In the wake of Southern resistance to Federal Reconstruction laws, Congress crafted the 14th Amendment to guarantee all citizens equal protection of the laws.
equal protection clause • reasons for the equal protection clause • southern response to the equal protection clause • section one of the 14th amendment • why equal protection under the laws was needed
The Henry Ford Inspires Generations
The mission of The Henry Ford is to inspire generations. With Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford Museum, and The IMAX Theater, people can't help but be inspired.
henry ford • greenfield village • henry ford museum • imax theater • ford motor company
The mission of The Henry Ford is to inspire generations. With Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford Museum, and The IMAX Theater, people can't help but be inspired.
henry ford • greenfield village • henry ford museum • imax theater • ford motor company
US Anticommunism Derailed
The repression of communists within the U.S. became less enthusiastic at the onset of the Great Depression. The American Communist Party made a comeback as a result.
us anticommunism • american communist party • the great depression • 1932 presidential election • big red scare
The repression of communists within the U.S. became less enthusiastic at the onset of the Great Depression. The American Communist Party made a comeback as a result.
us anticommunism • american communist party • the great depression • 1932 presidential election • big red scare
Willemstad, Curacao, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Willemstad, Curacao, capital of the Netherland Antilles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history. It features the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
curacao • caribbean • mikve israel - emanuel • oldest synagogue • in the western hemisphere
Willemstad, Curacao, capital of the Netherland Antilles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history. It features the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
curacao • caribbean • mikve israel - emanuel • oldest synagogue • in the western hemisphere
X-Men and Xenophobia
In the history of X-Men, there has always been a battle between two sides - humans and mutants. But in actual history, the real battle is between humans and humans.
x-men and homosexuality • x-men and xenophobia • x-men and the holocaust • x-men racism and civil rights • social issues in the x-men series
In the history of X-Men, there has always been a battle between two sides - humans and mutants. But in actual history, the real battle is between humans and humans.
x-men and homosexuality • x-men and xenophobia • x-men and the holocaust • x-men racism and civil rights • social issues in the x-men series
A Bang, Not A Whimper: A Marilyn Manson Concert Review
A retro review of a 1999 Marilyn Manson concert.
glam • rock • guitar • shock-rock • vocals
A retro review of a 1999 Marilyn Manson concert.
glam • rock • guitar • shock-rock • vocals
Borac Cacak face racism ban
While a Serbian first division side is fined and banned from their home stadium due to their racist support, fans get a taste of their own medicine in England.
soccer • football • serbia • super liga • scotland
While a Serbian first division side is fined and banned from their home stadium due to their racist support, fans get a taste of their own medicine in England.
soccer • football • serbia • super liga • scotland
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