May 2012
20 posts
May 16th
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Glossary for Eclipsed
Accra – Capital city of Ghana, West Africa.  AK-47 – Assault rifle commonly used by irregular forces and traded illicitly. Originally produced in the USSR. AK stands for “Avtomat Kalasnikova.” Book learning – Formal education. The bush – Wilderness, the jungle.  Cassava – A starchy root vegetable, native to South America and imported to Africa by Atlantic traders. It is relatively easy to...
May 16th
“I am not a political scientist. I want to reflect on the stories and experiences...”
– Danai Gurira
May 16th
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Teaching ACS History in Maryland →
Teaching resources on the American Colonization Society for Maryland state history teachers. 
May 16th
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Washington Post Review →
May 16th
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Feature in LA Stage Times →
Includes interview with Danai Gurira. 
May 16th
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Interview with Danai Gurira  →
From the McCarter Theatre blog.
May 16th
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May 16th
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WatchWatch
Timeline for lobby display.
May 16th
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Danai Gurira Official Website →
May 16th
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Liberia Timeline →
Another in-depth timeline, from the Library of Congress. Also includes a nice bibliography.
May 15th
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Maps of Liberia →
Collection of historical maps from the Library of Congress.
May 15th
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Library of Congress Feature on Liberia's... →
May 15th
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WatchWatch
First day presentation on African-American and Postcolonial Feminisms
May 11th
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May 11th
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May 11th
Pray the Devil Back to Hell Website  →
This film is recommended by Danai Gurira as a good introduction to women and war in Liberia.
May 10th
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Key Issues in Postcolonial Feminism →
Good article explaining Postcolonial Feminism today.
May 10th
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Virginia Emigrants to Liberia →
Website for a historical research project by the University of Virginia.
May 10th
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ListenNPR feature on “Eclipsed”
May 9th