Tag Archives: Slavery

The D is Silent – Django Unchained

Posted on January 16, 2013 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid I went to see Quentin Tarantino’s latest film Django Unchained with some trepidation.  I had no idea what kind of movie-going experience I was in for. I heard about the slavery – the whippings, the killings and … Continue reading →

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Discovering Black America Available at Bookstores on September 1

Posted on September 9, 2012 by discoverblackus

Author, journalist and blogger Linda Tarrant-Reid has written a book for middle school readers and up on the history of African Americans.  Published by Abrams Books, Discovering is not just for kids, but for anyone interested in the journey and … Continue reading →

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Who is Michele Bachmann and What is She Saying Now?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by discoverblackus

By Linda Tarrant-Reid As you probably have read in press accounts and seen on TV, Michele Bachmann, the Republican Congressional Representative from Minnesota, has declared that she is running for president.  Michele has stumbled several times out of the gate, … Continue reading →

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