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PBS Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement DVD & Book Softcover
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"This is an AMAZING miniseries about the American Civil Rights movement that is such a crucial part of American history. Thorough and in depth, American or not, I highly encourage watching this with the entire family."
Beloved - Movie
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"This story and subsequent movie freaked me out. Maybe I was too young at the time to read the book, but seeing the movie as an adult didn't make this story easier to swallow. The story is about an ex slave haunted by the trauma and terror of her past life. Having been brutalized savagely by her slave masters, she made a desperate choice which resulted in the death of her own children. Now, with ..."
The Quilts of Gees Bend
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"When I was in graduate school I had the good fortune of meeting the wonderful women of Gees Bend. I would LOVE to own a Gees Bend Quilt. They've been exhibited at countless museums and galleries worldwide. These quilts have sparked numerous debates in the art world about the line between art and craft and the notions of outsider art. For a brief history lesson on the quilts and the women that made..."
Dreams of Africa in Alabama: The Slave Ship Clotilda and the Story of the Last Africans Brought to America
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"At a time when international slave trade had been outlawed and civil discord on the broader issue of slavery was brewing, an Alabama businessman took up a bet that he could bring slaves from Africa in open defiance of local officials. In the summer of 1860, he did just that with the slave ship Clotilda, bringing back 110 men, women, and children from Dahomey, sneaking them in among the already exi..."
Roots (Four-Disc 30th Anniversary Edition)
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"I think every black actor in Hollywood in the 70's was in this movie. This movie was huge! I remember all my classmates of all backgrounds talking about Roots and being home like clockwork to watch it. I even think this miniseries was integrated into my classes. This movie was a phenomenon. It chronicled the life and descendants of Kunta Kinte, an African man enslaved, brought to America and force..."
Tony's Chocolonely
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"Tony's chocolonely is delicious chocolate, rich and creamy and yummy. It's not only good to taste but it's also a slavefree made chocolate. It's an initiative of dutch journalist Teun van de Keuken, who was appalled by the conditions of the people involved in the process of making chocolate. For full history go the Tony's Chocolonely website!"
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
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"an interesting look at a great historical figure, this book uses 'diary' entries and narraration to illustrate the interesting world of the 1800's south. Little known to many humans, is the existance of vampires; luckily, Abraham Lincoln has his trusty axe and Martyr (a bunch of early matches) to keep his loved ones and friends safe. Great book, suspenseful, awesome read"
Japanese Cinema
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"A beautiful in-depth history of Japanese cinema with vivid posters and stunning photography."
The Meaning of Freedom by Angela Davis
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"What is the meaning of freedom? Angela Davis spells it out."
