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The History of Black Women and Violence

September 27, 2023September 14, 2023 Chinaza Okonkwo Black women, book review, domestic violence, medical racism, violence

Anti-blackness, including the violent events our society typically invokes when reflecting on racism, often centers on the violence inflicted on

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African Americans and the State Militia

September 22, 2023September 7, 2023 Gregory Mixon antebellum, citizenship, Civil War, military, Militia

What is the historical relationship between African Americans and the state militia? Today, some may believe the militia to be

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The Times-Picayune’s Historical Use of the N-Word

September 8, 2023August 25, 2023 Bala Baptiste Jim Crow, MEDIA, Newspapers, white supremacy

The News Orleans daily newspaper the Times-Picayune, since its founding on January 25, 1837, and throughout 1914, when it merged

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Blog Announcements: Meet the Editing Team!

September 1, 2023August 27, 2023 AAIHS Editors

The editing team of Black Perspectives is excited to begin the next academic year! Thank you for supporting us over

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Philadelphia’s Fight Against Gun Violence, Poverty, and Crime

August 31, 2023August 11, 2023 Menika Dirkson Philadelphia, violence

In 1969, the New York Times named Philadelphia the “gang capital” of America when the city had the highest rates

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