Most people know what slavery is. Aside from its historical context it has been in the news quite a bit lately as efforts are made to eradicate the modern slave trade. However, people who do not remember their history classes well may have forgotten about indentured servitude. Indentured servitude was, basically, temporary slavery for white…
Watch ‘Ask a Slave’ for Some Comedy and Perspective on Colonial America
We all know that many Americans, especially Republicans do not really know very much about history (or economics, or science, or geography or … well …). Republicans do love call in shows though, and that may save them. Comic and actor Azie Mira Dungey who once worked at the Mount Vernon historical site as a historical re-enactor…