Jamestown: The 400th Anniversary, Relevance, Reflections, Myths, & Truths
For years, we were taught that the first Africans in what was to become the United States arrived as indentured servants, but no such indentures have been recorded. They were, instead, enslaved, kidnapped, captives stolen off a Spanish slave ship bound for Vera Cruz, Mexico and boarded by English pirates sailing in two vessels. The Africans were traded for food by the hungry pirates when they reached Virginia.
For years, we were taught that the first Africans in what was to become the United States arrived as indentured servants, but no such indentures have been recorded. They were, instead, enslaved, kidnapped, captives stolen off a Spanish slave ship bound for Vera Cruz, Mexico and boarded by English pirates sailing in two vessels. The Africans were traded for food by the hungry pirates when they reached Virginia.
Black Historians and Family History Enthusiasts Set to Meet
The conference attracts historians, genealogists, researchers, educators, enthusiasts, and the general public with all levels of experience. Exhibitors usually include the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute, AfricanAncestry.Com, and The Sons and Daughters of The United States Middle Passage.
The conference attracts historians, genealogists, researchers, educators, enthusiasts, and the general public with all levels of experience. Exhibitors usually include the Midwest African American Genealogy Institute, AfricanAncestry.Com, and The Sons and Daughters of The United States Middle Passage.
Historic Muslim Conference Focused on Building a Multi–Racial Democracy
"I don't mind standing for Syria, Palestine, Egypt, or Somalia, but you must also be willing to stand up for Tamir Rice, Sandra Black, and Mike Brown," Cleveland city councilman Basheer S. Jones, the lakefront city's first Muslim councilperson, strengthfully said.
"I don't mind standing for Syria, Palestine, Egypt, or Somalia, but you must also be willing to stand up for Tamir Rice, Sandra Black, and Mike Brown," Cleveland city councilman Basheer S. Jones, the lakefront city's first Muslim councilperson, strengthfully said.
Is It Christmas, Memorial Day, or Halloween? No, It's Tobaski!
As the story goes in Islam and Christianity, before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. To honor the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha this August. In the Senegal and Gambia, Muslims call the celebration by its Wolof name, Tobaski.
As the story goes in Islam and Christianity, before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. To honor the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command, Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Adha this August. In the Senegal and Gambia, Muslims call the celebration by its Wolof name, Tobaski.
Why You Might Not Want to Pay Off Your Student Loans Early
There are a few key reasons why paying off your student loans early might be a bad idea indeed. Here are four of them.
There are a few key reasons why paying off your student loans early might be a bad idea indeed. Here are four of them.
From Ghana, Gullah Festival, to Japan, Ready to Go?
The African/African American Liberation Ministry of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD, Aviva Vacations, and Champion Travel Services have several trips planned to destinations at home and abroad for the coming year. The planned, group tours are open to the public.
The African/African American Liberation Ministry of Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD, Aviva Vacations, and Champion Travel Services have several trips planned to destinations at home and abroad for the coming year. The planned, group tours are open to the public.
Activities
From the Annapolis & Eastern Shore Cultural Heritage Tour to the Bud Billiken Parade and Fair there are many cultural and fun things to do in America. In Alexandria, VA, there is a 120 Year Commemoration of the lynching of Benjamin Thomas.
From the Annapolis & Eastern Shore Cultural Heritage Tour to the Bud Billiken Parade and Fair there are many cultural and fun things to do in America. In Alexandria, VA, there is a 120 Year Commemoration of the lynching of Benjamin Thomas.
Readers' Trends
The story on the man who risked his life to save him mom was a hit on our Facebook page as was the story on Kamala Harris on our webpage and among the eight stories in the last issue of the magazine. Thanks for the emails on "Kamala Harris' History Mind Games," we are always happy to get your feedback.
The story on the man who risked his life to save him mom was a hit on our Facebook page as was the story on Kamala Harris on our webpage and among the eight stories in the last issue of the magazine. Thanks for the emails on "Kamala Harris' History Mind Games," we are always happy to get your feedback.
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