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Tag: Civil War
News Roundup
Oregon Universities Will No Longer Call Sports Rivalry âCivil Warâ
The University of Oregon and Oregon State University have agreed to no longer refer to the sporting rivalry between them as a âCivil Warâ to remove any association with the conflict that pitched supporters of slavery against abolitionists. The decision will go into effect immediately and will apply to all athletic competitions in the 2020-21 [âŚ]
June 29, 2020
HBCUs
In a First, Washington National Cathedral Will Host HBCU Sunday on Feb. 16
For the first time, on Sunday, Feb. 16, Washington National Cathedral will host alumni, students, organizations, families and community representing the nationâs historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), at its 11:15 a.m. worship service and Eucharist.
February 5, 2020
Opinion
Should My Black Child Participate in Her Thanksgiving Day Play? A Look Into the Need for Culturally Competent Pedagogy
As a Black parent with an inquisitive Black child, Iâm plagued with internal battles regarding whether I allow her to dress up like a pilgrim or indigenous person at her schoolâs Thanksgiving Day Play, at the request of her teacher. Do I continue to perpetuate this occasion as a jovial interaction between captor and captee by simply telling her she looks cute in her headdress and twirled her âI am Squantoâ sign masterfully?
November 26, 2019
Opinion
Our Shared History
People are ignorant of history, even their own.
October 24, 2019
Military
ASALH Conference Explores Role of African-Americans in Times of War
Thousands of historians, public school teachers and others committed to learning about the role of African Americans in times of war will gather at the 103rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in Indianapolis next month.
September 14, 2018
Latest News
Renowned Historian Ira Berlin Dies at 77
History teachers and mentees at higher education institutions across the nation expressed regrets and sorrow this week over the passing of one of their most noted peersâDr. Ira Berlin, the renowned history professor who dramatically enhanced American appreciation and understanding of the role of slavery in America.
June 7, 2018
Latest News
Buffalo Soldier Gets Historical Marker on Tennessee State Campus
Tennessee State University will bestow an honor on one of its alumni, Lt. William McBryar, a Buffalo Soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in 1890 during the Cherry Creek Campaign in the Arizona Territory. On Tuesday, the university will reveal a historical marker on campus to officially recognize and honor McBryar, who graduated from the university in 1934 at the age of 73 with a degree in agriculture.
March 18, 2018
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