John Greenleaf Whittier: Forgiveness
My heart was heavy, for its trust had been
Abused, its kindness answered with foul wrong…
August 5, 2022 · Leave a comment
Kevin A. Young: History Shows That Sustained Disruptive Protests Work
Electoral campaigns require a majority of voters. Non-electoral strategies do not.
July 29, 2020 · 4 Comments
Video: Nora Brown plays two old-time banjo tunes
In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: “East Virginia” and “John Brown’s Dream.” An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo’s evolution.
June 22, 2019 · Leave a comment
Video: John Brown’s Body
During the Civil War, northern soldiers sang this song as they marched off to battle. The song is of unknown origin although a number of people claimed authorship. After Julia … Continue reading
April 24, 2016 · Leave a comment
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