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“In the portrait of Jefferson that hangs at Monticello, he is rendered two-toned: his forehead white with illumination-- a lit bulb--the rest of his face in shadow, darkened as if the artist meant to contrast his bright knowledge, its dark subtext.”

Book:Monument: Poems New and Selected

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Monument: Poems New and Selected

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Natasha Trethewey

Natasha Trethewey is an American poet known for her works that often explore themes of race, history, and identity, winning widespread acclaim from readers and critics. more

“Nya nodded. "So many people come here without an understanding of the primary cause of the Civil War. Some people think Jefferson wrote the Constitution. I mean there are just so many ways that our public education is failing people by just not giving them the context to understand that Monticello is a plantation, and that slavery was a system that created the economic prosperity that enabled our country to exist. That is not something most people understand. I don't really blame them, because they're not taught to engage that history, and most people are not out here reading all these books that are piled on my desk.”

Education History Slavery Civil War African Americans Blacks Public Education Slaves Plantations Monticello

Book:How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

Source: How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America

“There is a solution for everything As long as you believe Because belief is where magic is found Remember to hold onto hope Because hope is ever-lasting and endearing to your heart And if you can't find a way... create one There is a solution for everything”

Hope Life Quotes Solutions Mindset Heart Quotes Soul Quotes Don T Give Up Self Belief Create Quotes Inner Magic

Book:Exit Point: Arrows From a Rebel Heart

Source: Exit Point: Arrows From a Rebel Heart

“Suddenly, it wasn't just Emeline's song flooding out, but something else. A thick and shimmering power gushed out of her, like blood from a wound. Around her, the clearing changed. Pale, dead leaves cascaded to the forest floor like snow. The trunks of the trees changed from powdery white to deep browns and dappled greens, color spreading like a blush from their roots to their branches. New leaves began to bud and unfurl, teeming with life.”

Singing Trees Inner Magic

Book:Edgewood

Source: Edgewood