Clear-eyed works of history and analysis—and a moving memoir of captivity—offered insights that transcended headlines. https://t.co/6nzfJKexS4 ...

Good afternoon everyone. This talk is about the power of perspective. And let me tell you, it really is powerful.What if I told you that the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were a good thing. I mean, what a daring and shocking way to start a speech, right. And I bet you at least one person in this room disagrees with me. Let me tell you, neither I nor the person disagreeing with me are wrong.For many Americans in 1945, that day was a day that we'll be proud to remember. They saved lives on both sides, co ...

We all enjoy TV shows and there's been a lot of TV shows that has come and gone. I've enjoyed quite a lot of them. But I still remember some that happened like 30 35 years back and back then there were very few not like how we have now.We didn't have Netflix then. There was one Night Rider. There was Bold and the Beautiful.There was uh uh small wonder but there was this one show that just shook me at that point of time. It was called mirror mirror. Now you know why there's a mirror here.Now in it there was ...

Colonial Legacy & Identity - Colonial education instilled shame, leading to the suppression of African languages and cultures [5][6][7] - Reclaiming African names and stories is crucial for shaping identity and reality [3][4] Media Representation & Bias - Western media often portrays Africa through a single story lens, focusing on politics, poverty, and corruption [7][8][10][11] - Global media perpetuates a biased narrative about Africa, impacting both the world's perception and Africans' self-perception [10][12] Cultural Heritage & Restitution - A significant portion (over 90%) of Africa's material legacy is located outside of Africa, primarily in European museums [16] - Artifacts and historical evidence of African achievements are often found in European museums, highlighting the issue of stolen legacy [13][14][15] Recommendations for Content Consumers & Producers - Consumers should question and diversify their sources, recognizing their own biases when learning about Africa [17] - Storytellers play a vital role in reclaiming ancestral legacies and reimagining Africa's future [18]

Memory & Place - The report emphasizes that places of origin are not mere backgrounds but living archives that actively shape individuals and communities [3] - It highlights the importance of memory mapping as a technique to locate oneself through sensations, stories, and ancestral recall, learned from Black photographers [6][7] - The report advocates for preserving the stories and histories of Black neighborhoods, reclaiming narratives often overlooked by mainstream society [9] Community & Resilience - The report acknowledges the distinct textures of historic Black neighborhoods, connected by threads of reinvention, imagination, survival, resilience, intention, and spirit [4] - It recognizes elders as walking primary sources and everyday practices as forms of recordkeeping, affirming presence and continuity [5] - The report mentions the challenges faced by these communities, including hurricanes, cocaine, voter fraud, redlining, and flood lines [8] Art & Preservation - The report introduces the Carol City Museum as a passion project that performs history, lives it, and reclaims overlooked narratives [9] - It envisions the museum honoring the stories of Overtown, showcasing artists like Purvis Young and Reginald O'Neal, and providing VR trips to Dorsey Park [9] - The report calls for innovation to include preservation, questioning the cost of progress that forgets what's already there [8][9] Personal Narrative & Identity - The author identifies with various aspects of their heritage, including tobacco fields, mustard greens, and experiences in Richmond Heights and other Black neighborhoods [1][2][4] - The author shares personal experiences, such as leaving school to raise her daughter and working at the Black Archives, which affirmed the importance of remembering every life [8] - The author expresses a desire for a better future, including clean air, vulnerability without regret, and the preservation of ancient cities [9][10]

Elon Musk recently shared some of his latest media recommendations in a new interview:• Podcasts:• Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History• The Explorers Podcast• History of English Podcast• Books:• The Story of Civilization by Will & Ariel Duranthttps://t.co/o04Edu2XfC ...

.@elonmusk"I generally try to listen to as many history books and history podcasts as possible. There's hardcore history by Dan Coughlin. He's got a great voice. And very compelling. There's the adventurers podcast. There's The Story of Civilization by Durant, which is a long series of books, very, very deep." ...

RT John Rain (@johnthenoticer)According to the American scholar Robert C. Davis, between 1530 and 1780 the total number of white Europeans captured by Muslim Barbary corsairs, based on customs records, is estimated to be around 1,250,000 people, from all backgrounds.Maybe it’s time young Westerners were taught this in school, instead of being led to believe that only white people ever practiced slavery.And perhaps it should also be pointed out that it was white societies that first put an end to this practi ...

Elon Musk recently shared some of his latest media recommendations in a new interview:• Podcasts:• Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History• The Explorers Podcast• History of English Podcast• Books:• The Story of Civilization by Will & Ariel Durant https://t.co/G0RexuFh7q ...

RT Clint Warren-Davey (@Clint_Davey1)Imagine growing up in Extremadura, Spain, in the early 16th century.It was a frontier region, on the border with Muslim Spain for centuries.Hot, dusty summers. Freezing winters.Landlocked, poor, harsh.Like a Spanish Wild West.Full of impoverished noble's sons who were suddenly out of work as the Reconquista had ended.Men who had trained with sword, lance and crossbow since childhood.Some earned their pay fighting as mercenaries in Italy.Many of them heard the news of the ...