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Interactive Comprehensive Map Shows Thousands of Lynchings Thoughout American History
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Interactive Comprehensive Map Shows Thousands of Lynchings Thoughout American History

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentNovember 8, 2019

“Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names have always been kept safe but distant, in old archives and scholarly books and dissertations. This site leaves the record open for all Americans, especially high school students who want to learn more than what their textbook has to say,” the site’s authors wrote.

Etienne Charles Carnival: The Sound of a People
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Etienne Charles Carnival: The Sound of a People

Sentinel News ServiceFebruary 8, 2019

During Carnival, the island of Trinidad becomes engulfed in a cacophony of sounds – from singing minstrels, to the clash of stick fights, and lively calypso music with its hallmark steel pan cadences. As a Trinidadian raised in a musical family, trumpeter Etienne Charles feels a deep connection to the Carnival traditions. At a young age he joined his father’s steel band, performing at Carnival fetes, and immersing himself in the folklore. Through Etienne’s Guggenheim Fellowship Award, he returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture. Inspired by the noises heard throughout the festivities, Etienne’s Carnival: The Sound of a People brings the celebrations to the stage.