Tag: books
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The Colors of Identity: The Role of Santería to Cuba and its Daughters
Arguably, Latino history has not belonged to Latinos for the longest time—with some even finding that it has yet to be reclaimed. However, even among Latinos exists disagreement on how history should be archived—what events, stories, and voices must be preserved, and which shouldn’t? This coincides with the search for identity among Latinos, inspiring great…
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Beloved: The Moral Paradox of Motherhood During Slavery
American history is not shy of moral complexities—particularly surrounding slavery and its legacy. Unfortunately, It’s often overlooked as if slavery was resolved with the Civil War and no longer an issue to consider. This is a problem I find too common especially when pertaining to a neglected group with a unique experience living in the…