The Disparate Treatment of Katrina Brown, Reggie Brown, and Brett Favre: Unraveling the Threads of Racial, Socio-Economic, and Historical Inequities
In the vast panorama of American financial misconduct, few cases offer as stark a contrast as those of Jacksonville, Florida council members Katrina Brown and Reggie Brown, and Mississippi’s renowned…
Echoes of Fascism: Rhetorical Parallels between Trump and Historical Extremists
The art of rhetoric, with its power to shape public opinion and rally support, has been wielded masterfully by political leaders throughout history. Disturbingly, the narratives employed by Donald Trump…
Hampton Roads, Virginia: A Legacy of Injustice and Discrimination
Hampton Roads, Virginia, often celebrated for its historical landmarks and maritime significance, is also a region deeply tainted by a history of prejudice, discrimination, and violence. Its legacy is not…
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the (Former) Road Signs and School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Today, we cover my personal “favorite” and the former namesake of my own junior high school in Hampton. The “big man” himself, whose chronically poor decision-making thankfully led the Confederacy…
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the Road Signs and School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Ah, George Pickett. The namesake of Pickett’s Line near Ft. Eustis and several other streets dotted around the Hampton Roads area, with a special mention going to the former Fort…
Confederate Graffiti: The Men Behind the Road Signs & School Marquees of Hampton Roads
Today, we spotlight “Prince John” Bankhead Magruder, the namesake of Magruder Blvd in Hampton, and our very own Magruder Elementary School. John Bankhead Magruder’s tale unfurls in the picturesque setting…