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Was born in africa, and suggesting somehow that slave life -- that our moral debt is less because they were born into slavery, as opposed to snatched from their homes. >> yeah, that's definitely how i felt they were portraying. >> and also that less than 4% of slavery in the western hemisphere was in colonial america. is that to minimize the number of slaves that were here, which still numbered in the millions? >> i believe so. >> this slide says two thirds of the founders held slaves, even those that held slaves did not defend the institution of slavery. in november 1789, benjamin franklin de...

In 1970 while I was a faculty member at Fordham University, New York, I taught a course on the development of Afro-American literature.

The Galleries of the Cabarrus Arts Council Gift Shop – Support local artists and the arts council by purchasing handcrafted works from The Galleries Gift Shop. Purchases online and then choose a time to pick up curbside at the Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union Street South, Downtown Concord. Cabarrusartscouncil.org/shop. Brenda’s Art Lab: Children’s 6 week Afternoon Art Class: Select days 4:30-6:30 p.m.; $150; This 6 week children and teen art class includes drawing, painting, pottery, and sculpture. Classes meet from 4:30-6:30 p.m. One day per week, Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday for 6 wee...

“Black Firsts: 500 Years of Trailblazing Achievements and Ground-Breaking Events” is now in its fourth edition, a 30-year project of Jessie Carney Smith.

By Rich Copley | Presbyterians Today Prior to the pandemic, the American Spiritual Ensemble performed at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky. While live concerts have been pushed back in 2021, there are plans for a virtual performance. Courtesy of Kentucky Educational Television The spiritual is a genre that has influenced American music from jazz to gospel to the blues. The American Spiritual Ensemble brings these songs to a new generation. Courtesy of Kentucky Educational Television   The staff of First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, was planning Sunday worship, a...