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History
The Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, was established during the Civil War, for interments of African Americans.
On May 12, 2009, the U.S. Congress authorized a national initiative by passing the Civil Rights History Project Act.
This personal narrative includes a slideshow of color photographs from American military camps in Texas and Italy during World War II, taken by the author's father.
Submitting proposals for paper presentations at academic conferences can be very competitive, which is why I often try to improve my odds by selecting topics that have direct connections to the conference venue.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.