Annec Bailey News Today

A fresh, sharp look at news, life and politics in Charlestown, Rhode Island

FOR 300 years Europeans transported West Africans to the West Indies to work on plantations under the inhuman system of chattel slavery, the narratives of which is told mainly by the Europeans themselves. The voices of the Africans – the ones who...

The Association of Black Harvard Women ‘as a Catalyst’ for Institutional Change at Harvard | Opinion | The Harvard Crimson

THE EDITOR, Madam: We, the undersigned civil society groups and individuals, are calling on the Government of Jamaica to ratify the Escazú Agreement immediately, so that there can be greater cooperation, participation and transparency regarding...

HR40—The Long Path to Slavery Reparations in the United States What is the HR40 bill and why is it so important especially now? The idea to pass a slavery reparations law in the United States was first introduced 30 years ago and every time since 1989 when someone has tried to re-introduce it, it was denied but not yesterday! A historic thing happened in the United States this week and it hasn’t gotten much media attention but it’s actually a pretty big deal. A House committee has voted t...

Source: The Conversation – USA – By Anne C. Bailey, Professor of History, Binghamton University, State University of New York Some 156 years after the end of the Civil War and the official abolition of slavery through the 13th Amendment, the idea of reparations is gaining currency in Washington. On March 1, Cedric Richmond, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, suggested the White House could “start acting now” on the issue. The comment comes just weeks after a House committee chaire...

The library’s programming includes storytimes for children, book discussions, author talks and take-home craft kits. “The San Diego Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month and to provide yet another way to connect with our residents who may be isolated at home due to the pandemic,” said Misty Jones, library director. “We hope the library programs will encourage patrons to learn more about the achievements of Black Americans and the contributions they have made throughou...

San Diego Public Library hosts Black History Month events, new library card Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Stock photo Cool down at San Diego Central Library. The a/c is superb at most local libraries thanks to their designation as Cool Zones. Try North Clairemont Library, El Cajon Library, Casa de Oro Library or Santee Library.  and last updated 2021-02-01 20:53:51-05 SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The S...

Events include virtual programs, storytimes, release of special edition library card designed by local student. The City of San Diego Public Library has a full schedule of events this February to celebrate the rich and diverse history of Black Americans. The library’s Black History Month programming includes storytimes for children, book discussions, author talks and take-home craft kits.  “The San Diego Public Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month  and to provide yet another ...