by Miguel A. De La Torre | Aug 9, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
The standards in Florida for teaching middle schoolers about African American history require that they learn “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefits.” High schoolers are to be taught about the “violence...
by Starlette Thomas | Jul 31, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
Don’t listen to Florida’s teachers. Slavery didn’t provide on-the-job training. Slavery was of “personal benefit” to Africans who were enslaved, according to Florida’s State Academic Standards for 2023 social studies curriculum. The curriculum for middle schoolers...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 26, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
While Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from chattel slavery in the U.S., slavery was never fully abolished. According to the 13th amendment, slavery can still be used as punishment: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jun 21, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
During a visit with adult children in Georgia recently, we participated in a basket weaving activity at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, just outside of Macon, Georgia. The park is an attempt to honor the people of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Native...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 20, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
Where have we heard those words before? Those strident and defensive words from Southern Baptist leaders who claim full biblical authority for denouncing women as unequal in power and position. Listen to their words, along with haunting echoes from a tragic and what...
