Education and travel are intrinsically connected. Travel helps to bring history to life, by adding context and texture that can’t be found in the pages of textbooks. As a history wonk and scholar of African American studies, I know that when it comes to the subject of Black history, you don’t have to go far to learn a lot. After all, Black history is American history, and there are so many cities across America …
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7 Best Sites to Learn about Black History in Washington DC
by Tykesha77As a parent to two young children, I work to include fun lessons on history and culture when and wherever we travel. But most of our history lessons start right here at home in the Washington, DC area. And I’ve found that my little ones remember history lessons best when it comes alive. With all of the museums, monuments, and national historic sites in Washington, DC, there’s no shortage of ways to teach our children about …
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