Remembering History

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Welcome to my blog. I examine Black history and the Black experience through discoveries in literature, politics, philosophy, art, food and more. It's a great adventure with lots of inspiration and a few surprises along the way!

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All in African culture

Nov 15

Nov 15 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Attend Historical Re-enactments!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African American museum, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment

Just imagine, we’re talking about history as literature, history as music. This is radical stuff here but it is real and authentic and, dare I say, inspirational too.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Visit a Museum!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment, African American museum

I found myself transfixed in the art museum, surrounded by elegant and stylish portraits of African Americans in the 1920s!

Oct 26

Oct 26 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Visit Historic Sites!

Robin Lofton

African American history, African culture, Black culture, Entertainment

Battlefields, cemeteries, museums, historic homes like the Frederick Douglass, great cathedrals and churches, monuments and statues, and old towns to name can all bring history to life.

Oct 16

Oct 16 Fun & Easy Ways to Learn History: Listen to your elders!

Robin Lofton

African American history, Black culture, Entertainment, Racial Violence, African culture

Learning from our elders is a tradition that is deeply rooted in African culture and oral traditions.