MarloQuells

  • The Incredible Robert Smalls

    Today’s post is the amazing story of Robert Smalls, an incredible man who went from enslaved to elected in the middle of the 19th century.

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  • How Colonizers Needed and Used Native Peoples

    The post discusses the complex histories of Tisquantum (Squanto) and Sacagawea, both indigenous figures crucial to early American colonization. It highlights their contributions as guides and translators, while underscoring the darker realities of colonization, including enslavement, loss, and exploitation, ultimately revealing the multifaceted identities and experiences of Native Americans.

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  • Indigenous Roots of Southern Cuisine

    The post discusses the rich culinary history of the Southeastern United States, highlighting that many soul food dishes have Native American origins. It emphasizes the intermixing of indigenous and European food traditions, particularly the importance of crops like corn, beans, and squash. The author finds this heritage fascinating and encourages exploration of native histories.

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