Turtle Island is a huge place. Understanding and acknowledging the storied histories of Indigenous peoples is a necessary component of Truth and Reconciliation. Colonization took place all over the world, not just in what is now known as North America. Stay tuned for additions to this list that share histories of colonization around the world.… Continue reading Books About Indigenous History
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Black Fiction
I love learning about the experiences of others by reading fiction. I look to Black authors to help me see the world through characters whose life experiences include marginalization. I have so much to learn, and the perspectives we can see by reading fiction are legitimate. Comment below to let me know which titles I… Continue reading Black Fiction
Books About the Black Experience
This is a list of books I have read as I have attempted to put myself in the shoes of a Black person. As a white person, it is important to me to learn about the experiences of those who have been marginalized. Comment below to let me know what books I should add to… Continue reading Books About the Black Experience
Why We Should Study History
I finally figured out why we should study history. My experience on this learning journey over the last several years has provided me with some clarity. I’m not sure of the exact moment when I figured out that digging into history can be so telling, but here I am doing the digging and loving every… Continue reading Why We Should Study History