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A Raisin in The Sun – Summary, Analysis, and Themes by Lorraine

On this day, in 1959, playwright and author Lorraine Hansberry produced her famous work, “A Raisin in the Sun”. This would become the first play produced on Broadway by an African-American woman. This work would follow the Younger family as they try to escape poverty after receiving a $10,000 insurance check. This play would become… Read More »A Raisin in The Sun – Summary, Analysis, and Themes by Lorraine

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Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto: A Battle for Survival

On this day, the Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was crushed by the Nazi regime. This was a resistance movement organized by the Jews of Warsaw in a desperate attempt to stop the Nazis from exterminating the Jewish inhabitants of the city. Despite being badly outnumbered and having only a handful of weapons,… Read More »Jewish Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto: A Battle for Survival

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The Creation of Israel History

On this day in 1948, Israel officially declared statehood, marking the creation of Israel as an official Jewish state within the Middle East. This move was met with controversy globally back then and remains a contentious issue today. This is due to many countries still not recognizing Israel’s legitimacy today and its use of statehood… Read More »The Creation of Israel History

A Long Walk Freedom of Nelson Mandela and the End of Apartheid

On this day 32 years ago, Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa, becoming the first black ruler of the country since its colonization centuries ago. This was more than just a token move though and was seen as the official end to apartheid, a racist and repressive policy that had marginalized the majority… Read More »A Long Walk Freedom of Nelson Mandela and the End of Apartheid

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Commodus – The Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator

The year 2000 brought us Ridley Scott’s historical epic, Gladiator, featuring the rise of a fallen general seeking revenge against the tyrannical Emperor Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix. This movie took place during the high point of the Roman Empire when it stood as Europe’s sole superpower. One of the most memorable characters in this movie… Read More »Commodus – The Emperor Who Fought as a Gladiator

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