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Tag: Thomas Jefferson

Michael Cottman, Gayle Jessup White, Monticello’s community engagement officer and a Hemings family and Jefferson descendant, and Bishop T.D. Jakes (Photo by The Mamones)
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty

by WI Guest Author October 17, 2018October 31, 2020

Gayle Jessup White strolled through a poignant exhibit about slavery while processing a complex past: Many of her ancestors — men, women and children — were enslaved by Thomas Jefferson.

Interior of the recreated Hemings Cabin at Monticello (Courtesy of monticello.org)
Posted inBlack History

Sally Hemings Showcased in New Exhibit at Monticello

by WI Guest Author June 21, 2018October 31, 2020
Courtesy of President Trump via Facebook
Posted inAskia Muhammad, Columnists

MUHAMMAD: Can Women Be Sexual Predators?

by Askia Muhammad November 8, 2017October 31, 2020
The Electoral College began with slavery. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inNational

Origins of Electoral College Steeped in Slavery

by Stacy M. Brown December 9, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, James Clingman, Op-Ed, Opinion

Blackonomics: What is Black Constitutional Patriotism?

by James Clingman February 15, 2016October 30, 2020
Posted inPolitics

If You Don’t Want Your Political Dinner to Honor a Slaveowner, Avoid These 10 Names, Too

by Washington Informer July 24, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inNational

Rebuilt Slave Sites Being Unveiled at Jefferson’s Monticello

by Reporter II May 2, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inColumnists, James Clingman, Op-Ed, Opinion

Blackonomics: Public and Public Officials are Stuck on Stupid

by James Clingman October 21, 2013October 30, 2020

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