Black History – Historians Connect

Uncovering Harvard’s Dark Legacy: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Exploitation

Written by Brittany Wilkins on October 12, 2024. Posted in Education.

Today, we turn our attention to Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the prestigious Harvard University. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, revered for its academic and research excellence. But beneath this esteemed reputation lies a complex history intertwined with slavery.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Ivan Van Sertima: A Tribute to a Visionary Scholar

Written by Brittany Wilkins on March 23, 2024. Posted in Education.

In the realm of African studies, few names resonate with as much reverence and admiration as that of Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. His life’s work, spanning decades of dedicated research, writing, and teaching, has left an indelible mark on the field of African civilization and beyond. As we reflect on his profound contributions, we come to appreciate the depth of his scholarship and the enduring impact of his endeavors.

Unveiling the Legacy of Cheik Anta Diop: Architect of African Civilization

Written by Brittany Wilkins on December 27, 2023. Posted in Education.

” Historic awareness is the cement which brings a people together.”

Unveiling African History: A Journey through African Glory

Written by Brittany Wilkins on September 23, 2023. Posted in Education.

“The thesis that Africa is what Western European missionaries, traders, technicians and administrators have made it is comforting to Western Europeans, but invalid. “

African American History Standards

Written by Brittany Wilkins on August 31, 2023. Posted in Education.

The beneficiaries of slavery were those in power, not the ones who suffered under its weight.

Outstanding Black Women in Engineering: Spotlight on Yvonne Clark

Written by Brittany Wilkins on July 27, 2023. Posted in Education.

“The important thing to remember is that you have to make your own openings. You also have to discern which problems are yours and which problems belong to the other person. Don’t wear another person’s problems.”

Viola Desmond-The Rosa Parks of Canada

Written by Brittany Wilkins on March 25, 2023. Posted in Business, Education.

“Well behaved women seldom make history.”

They Came Before Columbus: The Mandingo Traders of Medieval Mexico

Written by Brittany Wilkins on February 15, 2023. Posted in Education, Landmarks.

We observe the fusion of two forces, tradition and newness, to produce the Aztec empire. This fusion was accelerated by the arrival of a series of cultured immigrants who brought with them ancient knowledge. The most interesting are those whom the chronicles name Those Who Returned.~Ignacio Bernal, Mexico before Cortez

Historians Connect Awarded EchoInnovation Grant

Written by Brittany Wilkins on September 28, 2022. Posted in Education.

“Teamwork makes the dream work.”

Reparations: The Big Payback

Written by Brittany Wilkins on June 29, 2022. Posted in Business, Education, Entertainment, Museums.

1 in 6 Caucasian people support reparations

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