Content warning: description of life under enslavement In February, my partner and I took our first-ever trip to New Orleans, Louisiana during the city’s festive Mardi Gras season. It was an incredible experience, but the most impactful part of our visit by far was our day trip to the Whitney Plantation. Located about an hour’s drive outside New Orleans in the heart of … [Read more...]
Literally Treason: 4 Responses to Ridiculous Claims Made by Pro-Confederate Protesters
Somehow, no matter how many years have passed since the Confederate States of America took the “L” in the Civil War, we are still talking about whether or not it’s cool to fly Confederate battle flags (it’s not) or if it’s okay to take down Confederate monuments (it is). Our country has a very obvious devotion to valuing ignorance over decency as we continue to allow this … [Read more...]
