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Candace Owens: Feminism Is an Enemy of Black Americans

How did the suffrage issue cause a rift between feminists and Blacks? Can women take “strong and independent” too far? According to Candace Owens, feminism (as a social movement) has historically been at odds with the liberation of Black Americans. She warns that feminism continues to hurt the Black population today—specifically in the areas of suffrage, independence, and abortion. Keep reading to understand how these policies and attitudes devastate especially Black Americans.

A History of Black Americans: From Reconstruction to FDR

How did the KKK start? What were Jim Crow laws? Did the New Deal benefit Black Americans? Candace Owens’s primary argument in Blackout is that, for Blacks to thrive in America, they must leave the Democratic Party. But, how and why did the majority of Blacks become Democrats in the first place? Owens takes us through the history of Black oppression in America. Read more to learn the history of Black Americans and how they continued to be used even after slavery was abolished.

Candace Owens: Slavery Myths & Truths

When and where did slavery start? What was life in Africa like for people before they were sold into slavery? Were American slave owners Republicans? According to Candace Owens, slavery must be properly understood before the political progression of Black Americans can be understood. In Blackout, she discusses how Black Africans came to be in America and dispels some of the narratives that surround this history. Keep reading to learn the myths and truths about the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th to the 19th centuries.

What Is the Hero’s Journey? Jordan Peterson Explains

What is the Hero’s Journey? What stages does the Hero go through? What does the Journey mean in a psychological sense? Along with the Creation Myth, the Hero’s Journey crops up all over the world. Jordan Peterson examines the story’s common outline and how the story serves as a tool for interpreting the world and our actions. Continue reading to understand this fundamental story that permeates all of mythology.

What Is the Hero Archetype—and Who Is His Evil Twin?

What is the Hero archetype in mythology? What does it tell us about human behavior? Jordan Peterson contends that the human capacity for learning, discovery, and exploration is embodied as the mythical Son—the Hero of the story. Like all mythical archetypes, however, the Son has a dark side. Continue reading to learn about these two aspects of the Son in myth.

The Mother Archetype: Jordan Peterson Explains Both Sides

What does the Mother archetype represent? How old are goddess-based religions? The Dragon, the Mother, the Father, and the Son are the characters in our most primal myths. They represent the broadest elements of human existence. One key aspect of these characters is that each has creative and destructive potential. Let’s take a look at the Mother archetype to understand what it represents and how it’s been reflected in society through the ages.

A History of Rebellions and Wars Over Salt

Have there ever been wars over salt? Why would people fight over salt? Salt played a major role in rebellions and wars. In Salt, Mark Kurlansky details the conflict over salt played in the American Revolution, and the role it played in the Indian Independence Movement. Continue reading for two major examples of wars over salt.

The Importance of Salt in History: A Brief Rundown

What is the importance of salt in history? What role did salt play in economics and politics? In Salt, Mark Kurlansky argues that salt industries have shaped economies and politics for millennia. This is because of the salt trade, empires’ control over salt, and wars over salt. Let’s check out the importance of salt in history’s defining events.

Why Is Salt So Valuable? Looking Back at the Salt Trade

Why is salt so valuable? What is the history of the salt trade? According to Salt by Mark Kurlansky, salt was one of the first commodities traded over vast distances. This is because, at one point, salt was precious and humans needed it to survive. Keep reading to learn why salt’s value was—and still is—extremely high.

Is Salt a Seasoning or a Spice? The Debate Ends Here

Is salt a seasoning or a spice? How long have people used salt to garnish their dishes? For millennia, people have used salt to season their food. Salt by Mark Kurlansky explains that salty sauces and salt crystals have always been used to enhance cuisines. Here’s why salt is considered a seasoning and not a spice.