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Relevant History: Story Telling

Hello Alamo! Next week is my birthday, and I intend to enjoy it without worry so I won’t be posting. However, I do want to[…]

Relevant History: Gullah-Geechee

Hello Alamo! February is busy over here. A bunch of people in my family, including yours truly, have birthdays this month, so I’m preparing for[…]

Always Relevant History: Intersectionality

Hello Alamo! Now that we all know exactly why Identity Politics exists as a term, the concept behind it, and why gripes against it are[…]

A Relevant History Lesson: Identity Politics

Hello Alamo! There is a piece of history I did not know, and I am rectifying that for all of us today! So. We’ve heard[…]

Resource Spotlight: Kanopy

Hello Alamo! The next digital, accessible resource I want to talk about is one I’ve used a few times, Kanopy. Just as with Libby, you[…]

Space for All

Tuesday, you heard the basics about what a third space is.* I’m sure most of you inherently realize that, including in this city, those kinds[…]

Empowering Independence

Hello Alamo! I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend. Tuesday, March 25th was a day I’d been looking forward to since the end of January. Courtney[…]

Self-Made Crisis pt. 2

Hello, hello! Last time, I completely got sidetracked on the different policies that make homeownership such a pipe dream for many people in the first[…]

Best-Laid Plans

Hello Alamo!!! Last time I basically summarized why urban sprawl is harmful for building community. I’m going to be talking more about that, but today[…]

Things That Led Us Here, and Human Value

Hello, hello! Last time, I griped about cars, but the biggest culprit is the fact that cities and towns expanded, a lot, to make room[…]