The history in this town can be overwhelming. We chase it down every chance we get. That is how we met Kamau Ware, Director of the Black Gotham Experience. Kamau is the go-to guy for African American history from early day New Amsterdam and British New York. We met him at his project headquarters in... Continue Reading →
Then and Now
We have been on a history kick. Growing up in Oklahoma, I remember studying about the 5 Civilized Tribes, the grapes of wrath, and the Alamo. I did pay attention to the U.S. history, but it seemed like something that happened far away and long ago, like the history of Greeks and Romans. Mostly I... Continue Reading →