African American history

Racism: A Cancer in America

August 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Racism: A Cancer in America

Years ago, I remember hearing or possibly reading about racism as a cancer in the United States. I find myself reflecting on my generation’s (Baby Boomer) experience with racism as it now appears that generations of African Americans remember the historical hate crimes that were impactful to their respective generation. As an African American man, […]

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African American Legacy: The Ongoing Quest

July 7, 2023 / Comments Off on African American Legacy: The Ongoing Quest

The history of America’s diverse people and their rich culture is under assault. The news cycle is terrifying as it reports the unacceptable reversal that is taking place with banned books, banned philosophies, and anti-immigrant sentiment. It’s as if we have gone back to the pre-1960s where the only story told was from one narrow […]

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Steps to Designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

September 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Steps to Designation on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places

Last week in Present Value, we shared the news about the recent addition of the William and Letitia Still House and Underground Railroad Way Station to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Since most Underground Railroad stations have been forgotten, finding the exact home of the Father of the Underground Railroad and protecting it underscores […]

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