Category Archives: African American History for Dummies

Philosophy and the Civil War.

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

Another thing I learned from David P. Goldman‘s book about Civilizations dying.  What makes the United States different? Well the United States is united by an idea.  The idea is buying into changing your life and self improvement. The Pilgrims … Continue reading →

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Jew in a Box?

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Jew in a Box?  If it were not so serious, you might think it a Dr. Seuss routine.  It is an exhibit in Berlin at the Jewish Museum.  It is serious, not funny. The first question I wanted to ask, … Continue reading →

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Stories from the Road to Freedom on History Channel

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Stories on the Road to Freedom; sounds like motorcycles on Route 66 doesn’t it?  If this is what you thought, you are wrong. Ronda Racha Penrice wrote African American History for Dummies.  That’s where I first heard of her and … Continue reading →

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