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Nov 15, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Sweetness and Suffering: The Global Legacy of Sugar
Sugar harvesting in the Caribbean. Sugar! It’s what’s for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner and snacks. Americans consume staggering amounts of it each year — up to 121 pounds per person — often without realizing how deeply sugar is woven into our global history. But sugar is more than just a dietary staple; it is a force that has shaped empires, fueled slavery, driven economies, and now contributes to a worldwide health crisis. By tracing sugar’s journey from ancient cultivation to modern...
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Jul 14, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Two Revolutions, One Legacy: The Enduring Impact of 1776 and 1789
With the end in mind Both July 4 and July 14 commemorate more than just the birth of two modern nations—they represent a global shift...
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Jun 14, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Juneteenth: From Freedom Delayed to Freedom Celebrated
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in America's most remote Confederate stronghold and the beginning of a freedom celebration that continues 160 years later.
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