Category: Race in History
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Love at First Sight: The King and Hattie (Draft 1)
The King and Hattie scandalized the world with their forbidden love, but their triumph over Nazi occupation and the monarchy’s acceptance of their union will be remembered for generations to come.
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Jordan Neely’s Murder and the Failure of Accountability
The horrific incident that unfolded on the New York City subway, resulting in the murder of Jordan Neely, a Black man, can only be described as a public lynching in broad daylight.
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The Row over a Black Woman Playing an African Pharaoh
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Breaking Free from the Shackles of Stuff: Navigating Life Without Material Possessions
Brego examines the concept of ownership in the digital age and the idea that material items can cause stress and anxiety. It looks at how Web 3 technology promises better security through trustless systems and how we can be better stewards of our planet and its resources instead of obsessing over “stuff”.
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Seeing Elvis Presley Through New Eyes: A Review of Elvis
This review examines the legacy of Elvis, discussing his impact on culture and exploring his relationship with the Black community. It looks at the question of whether Elvis was a racist, an appropriator of Black culture, or simply a culture vulture, giving an in-depth look at the man and his music.
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The War Within: Confronting Internal and External Racial and Cultural Pressures, Cultural Blindspots to Medical Objectification (Rev.4)
This post reflects on the experience of a biracial black man, discussing the complexities of being part of two different cultures and not fully understanding either. He talks about his experience with cultural references, barbershops and the dozens, as well as the racism he has experienced from both white and non-white people. He concludes that…
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The Unexpected Love of a King and an Actress (research)
What if King Edward and Hattie McDaniel 82 years ago and challenged the systems and institutions that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now challenge.
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The Struggle is Real: Being a BIPOC Startup in Film/Entertainment and Tech
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Imitation of LIfe (1934) Film Review
Film Review: Imitation of Life (1934)Hi, my name is Joey from Brego.com, and today I’m reviewing the 1934 film Imitation of Life, directed by John M. Stahl and starring Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, and Fredi Washington. Based on Fannie Hurst’s novel of the same name, this film captures a complex intersection of race, gender,…