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History, Humanity, and the Humanities: Getting to the Art of the Matter

      As an educator and an arts lover, I have always been very proud of the fact that history, my chosen field of study and, by definition, one of the humanities, invites people to give careful consideration to the ways … Continue reading

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“Do All You Can . . .”

Several years ago, an elderly woman at my Shaker Heights, Ohio church was engaged in the painful task of planning the funeral for one of her daughters.  On the Sunday before her daughter’s service, she paused in the church fellowship … Continue reading

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Opening Soon in DC, The Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

“History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government, those who have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on others never obtain any more rights … Continue reading

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In the Spirit of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Make and Celebrate African American History!

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Museums, Marches, and More on My Mind

  As we prepare for the annual celebrations of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African American History Month, I want to believe that  Icabod Flewellen, the son of an African Methodist Episcopal … Continue reading

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Traditional Nigerian Leaders Visit Washington DC

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Oba (King) Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II)(right), Ooni of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, would be in Washington this month.  Last Tuesday, I had a chance to visit the National Museum of African Art, where the … Continue reading

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Life and Work in Metro DC, The First 100 Days

Armed with a fierce determination to brave the snow and cold, I drove from Cleveland, Ohio to my new home in the Metro DC area on March 1, 2016.  I was convinced that life in the Mid-Atlantic region would be … Continue reading

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The Nonprofit Business of African American History and Culture

The more I focus on the business side of nonprofit administration and leadership, the more I am impressed by the work of Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch and the staff of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.  Construction on … Continue reading

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