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California State University, San Bernardino

2020

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Full-Text Articles in African American Studies

Imagining Margaret Garner: The Tragic Life Of An American Woman, Cecilia M. Smith Jul 2020

Imagining Margaret Garner: The Tragic Life Of An American Woman, Cecilia M. Smith

History in the Making

There is limited information on the life of the nineteenth century female slave with most details compiled from the narratives of well-known women such as Sojourner Truth. Professor Erlene Stetson and other historians argue that scholars treat slavery as a male phenomenon and the female is merely looked upon as a breeder, while noted African-American activist Angela Davis calls for a more accurate portrayal to debunk derogatory myths. This paper addresses the issue of image with the argument that the enslaved African-American woman possessed no image of her own. It focuses on the story of a runaway female slave named …


Her-Story: The Forgotten Part Of The Civil Rights Movement, Elizabeth Guzman Jul 2020

Her-Story: The Forgotten Part Of The Civil Rights Movement, Elizabeth Guzman

History in the Making

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Kobe Bryant, Benjamin Shultz Jul 2020

Kobe Bryant, Benjamin Shultz

History in the Making

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Toni Morrison, Cindy Ortega Jul 2020

Toni Morrison, Cindy Ortega

History in the Making

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