Discomfort signals an important opportunity for learning and growth in our anti-racism journeys. So embrace discomfort then learn and grow!| Possibilify™
In his blog, Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. admits he collects racist memorabilia and looks at its history, including that of Black Sambo.| The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Millions of racist objects sit in the homes of everyday Americans. Here are some of your stories about reconciling, reclaiming and reinterpreting them.| www.nytimes.com
I spent decades in antique shops looking for objects to use as teaching tools. The JCM has over 30,000 objects; therefore, these days I rarely visit these shops. We have the objects we need to tell...| www.facebook.com
“Understanding Jim Crow” is David Pilgrim’s story of turning racist memorabilia into tools for promoting social justice.| Truthout
Laura Marti – April 30, 2024 If you grew up in church like I did, my title could sound sacrilegious. At a recent conference that I attended on “Decolonizing The Great Commission,” speakers highlighted the urgent call to reexamine the ways in which Christianity has been complicit in systems of oppression and violence. Over the course […]| Brownicity
Laura Marti – April 02, 2024 In the intricate tapestry of United States history, threads of exclusion and marginalization are deeply woven, casting shadows on the American ideals of equality and justice. From the early colonial period to contemporary times, exclusionary practices have permeated society, targeting various people groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, and other […]| Brownicity
Expanding the Museum| jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu
Laura Marti – October 08, 2024 This past summer, my husband and I had an opportunity to travel across the South and took the time to visit a few important places from the civil rights era. One stop was the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, which had officially become a part […]| Brownicity
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