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The Historical Roots of Blues Music

Contrary to what some people believe, the blues is not “slave music.” Although it was cultivated by the descendants of slaves,

This post is part of our blog series that announces the publication of selected new books in African American History

The 1830s was the high-tide of Jacksonianism, an era many historians consider the nadir of early American history. Although universal

Few people passing through Baltimore’s Fell’s Point neighborhood ever step onto the 500 block of South Dallas Street. The narrow

This post is part of my blog series that announces the publication of selected new books in African American History