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How Colonialism Invented Food Insecurity in West Africa

Sapiens

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. Human history on the continent is full of similar stories of resilience through environmental challenges.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

He also completed an APSA Oral History Interview in 1993, where he shares his experiences in the discipline of political science. and Grace Doherty Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs was marked by his contributions to political theory, public administration, and race and politics. “Dr.

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Teaching with Primary Sources in Social Studies

Studies Weekly

Benefits of Primary Sources: Humanizing History With primary sources, students as young as kindergarten age can grasp difficult concepts and glean meaning from past events.

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In Memoriam: Remembering Black Power Movement Philosopher, Author, and Political Scientist, Charles V. Hamilton

Political Science Now

Sayre Professor of Government and Political Science at Columbia University. Read the full article here. Dr. Hamilton was active in the Association governance and on numerous committees during the 1970s-1990s. Related articles: The Legacy of Charles V. Hamilton , Columbia University Magazine Charles V.

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“It’s so hard and so challenging:” An oral history of year three of pandemic schooling

The Hechinger Report

Government is kind of leading from the rear here. Sometimes I read different articles from random websites that pop up on Instagram, you know how it is. The post “It’s so hard and so challenging:” An oral history of year three of pandemic schooling appeared first on The Hechinger Report. The main story out of Fremont?

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As Humanities Fight for Support, New Journal Aims to Celebrate Their Role in Public Life

ED Surge

A scholarly book or article about history or philosophy counts. So does a local oral-history project, an art exhibit, or a dinner-table conversation about books, movies, or music. There is a linguistic limit, though; the journal only runs articles in English. and elsewhere.