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Join me on Zoom, on Jun 13, 2024 11:00 AM EST, for the Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Lecture: "Slavery, Memory, and Reparations after George Floyd and the COVID-19 Global Pandemic." See below how to register #slaveryarchive

Don't forget to register for the next Bloomsbury Lecture Series on June 13th by Professor Ana Lucia Araujo - historian and Professor of History at the historically black Howard University in Washington DC, United States. Titled 'Slavery, Memory, and Reparations after George Floyd and the COVID-19 Global Pandemic,' this lecture will revisit the long period that kept the past associated with Atlantic slavery invisible in the public space of the United States. Highlighting the rise of the public memory of slavery in the past thirty years, especially during the Obama Era, Araujo will also address the main transformations that led to the fall of pro-slavery monuments and the rise of a new wave of demands of financial and symbolic reparations for slavery in the summer 2020. Considering the protests that followed the assassination of George Floyd in the summer 2020, during the COVID-19 global pandemic as a turning point, this lecture seeks to address this period of change in order to understand where we are four years after these events. Register for free today https://lnkd.in/ews6FkM5

Finding Common Ground in a Divided Society: Navigating Race, Politics, and Finance On this episode of Kings of the Heart, the Royal Cypher steps up to the plate for part three of our discussion on moving in together, this time focusing on blending families and addressing cultural differences.

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We’re honoring Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about the holiday, its history, and its significance here: https://lnkd.in/gp9ZRUc4

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"It is 'in the going toward' that salvation can be found. That imaginative leap, which allows us to see beyond ourselves and to reach for another. To be vulnerable, to tend and to love, to rip off the mask that blinds us to the beauty of the human being right in front of us. To recognize the distorting and disfiguring effect of hatred and fear, and the exacting power of love." Read more from our annual convening keynote speaker, Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. below and register for the convening here: https://lnkd.in/gWi-PH-i

ALERT ALERT! 📢 We have SUCH exciting news to share with YOU! In the fading years of the Gilded Age, Louisville emerged as an important center of Kentucky history, thanks to the efforts of the Filson Club (now the Filson Historical Society). Founded in 1884, the Filson Club fostered discussions and launched public history initiatives that can seem strikingly modern today. Dubbed “Benefactors of Posterity” by one founder, the Filson was often in the vanguard of collection and commemoration, rivaling more established historical societies in the East. Its output was also deeply mired in systemic racism and Jim Crow culture, and members actively worked to distort and erase the history of African Americans and Native Nations. Written during the organization’s 140th anniversary, historian Daniel Gifford recreates a 360-degree view of the Filson’s founding era. Benefactors of Posterity revises our understanding of key moments in Louisville and Kentucky history, including Enid Yandell’s Daniel Boone statue; the Southern Exposition; Louisville’s public parks; and the Ku Klux Klan. It is an explicit and intentional reckoning with the Filson Historical Society’s past, one that reverberates with the challenges facing our communities in the 21st century. Purchase YOUR copy today from Butler Books: https://lnkd.in/gxkdqjpD More information and other purchasing options forthcoming!!

🌟 Did you know the United States had several temporary capitals before the White House was built in Washington, DC? 🇺🇸 Check out GeneralKnowledge's latest Youtube video and discover more about the United States Capitals History! 👉 Watch here: [https://lnkd.in/g3wEz3-a]

Today marks the 29th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing—a day that forever changed our nation. President Bill Clinton led the country through that dark time with empathy and resolve. As we reflect on this somber anniversary, it’s crucial to remember the lessons it taught us and how they resonate in the world we live in today. In the days after of the bombing, President Clinton spoke to the heartbroken nation about the dangers of extremism, divisive rhetoric, and the importance of coming together. Today we witness increasing polarization and divisiveness and his words remain profoundly relevant. We are reminded that seeds of division can lead to unimaginable tragedy. Today, Oklahoma City's current Mayor David Holt eloquently underscored this message in his speech at the memorial. He revisited the painful reminders of the past with a call to action, urging us to be ambassadors of kindness, peace, love, and understanding, reflects the ongoing need to actively foster unity and engage in constructive dialogue. I am inspired by leaders like Mayor David Holt who advocate for healing and unity. Let us all remember the lessons of April 19th, not just today but every day, and strive to embody the values of respect and cooperation. Our partners at ATTN: helped capture the sentiment of 29 years ago and show us important lessons of how extremism and hate can lead to unnecessary voilence. In an era where the discourse can too easily become toxic, it is our duty to work towards burying the barrels of hate and division.