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From the American Revolution to the Black Arts Cultural Revolution

Posted on February 21, 2024 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

After the American Revolution, most of the defining moments in American history involve or revolve around Black people.  Black folk were even involved in the American Revolution, fighting on both sides – the British promised Africans and the descendants of … Continue reading →

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Saluting Black Soldiers that Served in Every Major American War — “My Lord, What A Morning”

Posted on May 29, 2017 by William Eric Waters, aka Easy Waters

(For Marian Anderson)   I am Black and proud, O Daughters of the American Revolution, Like the soil of Creation, Like the land of Mother Africa. Do not look at me with contempt because I am Black. Your mythology says … Continue reading →

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