From the 15th century to the 18th century circumstances became demonstrably worse for black Africans and their descendants. This is not a history of progress, but one of devolution.
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Gender, Race and Representation in the Renaissance
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about the disturbing killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breona Taylor and George Floyd. While the details of each incident differ, they are part of a much larger system of institutionalized racism and white supremacy in the United States. I’m a white woman, thus part of the system. …
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The Renaissance Uncensored 