When I came to Baltimore in 2008, I was an Evangelical Christian Republican who had campaigned for Bob Dole, Tom Davis, and George W. Bush. Even though I had a degree from the University of Virginia that focused on Global History, I was pretty clueless about the politics of urban America. In addition, I was […]
As a proud product of Fairfax County Schools, a graduate of the University of Virginia (History, minor Foriegn Affairs CLAS 00), and holder of a Master’s in Education from Virginia Tech, I stand as a testament to the power of knowledge and education. This post is dedicated to my mother, Pamela Jean Boyd, who was […]
Jazz, as an art form, has long been recognized for its ability to convey deep emotions and transcendental experiences. It has an inherent spirituality that touches the souls of both musicians and listeners alike. In relation to the project on “Zadok the Priest,” exploring the spirituality in jazz can provide a fascinating parallel. The spiritual […]
There is historical evidence to suggest that the racist policies and practices in the United States, particularly during the early 20th century, had some influence on Nazi Germany. Here are some works that discuss this influence: 1. “Hitler’s American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Law” by James Q. Whitman – […]
PREFACE So I have insomnia super bad & my fibroids have me in pain, trying to self soothe with some meditating & writing. Here is my thesis about the Corona Virus based on tracking its growth & looking at various outcomes through news, history & predictive analytics graphs. Democracy may die in the darkness like […]
CHARLES MINGUS: ORIGINAL FAUBUS FABLES.: http://youtu.be/QT2-iobVcdw
I want to preface this discussion by saying this isn’t about bashing, but rather a historical analysis of an image. I studied history at the University of Virginia so I find the creation of legends very interesting.In fact maybe one day the question I pose will be apart of an AP American History Test or […]
The justice we refuse to fight for and the immorality we refuse to stand against today will evenutally plague our own homes. If not in this generation, then in the next.
“Louis CK explains historical context to Jay Leno” on YouTube