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Where is my Native Land?
Identity, On Being Mixed Jazmin Zyila Identity, On Being Mixed Jazmin Zyila

Where is my Native Land?

This post explores the concept of "native land" and how it relates to identity. It questions whether an individual can have multiple native lands or identify with a land without having lived there. It also discusses the societal pressure to conform to binary thinking and the desire of some individuals to reconnect with their ancestral homes or native lands. The post encourages reflection on one's own identity and cultural connections.

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The Georgia Negro: A Social Study
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The Georgia Negro: A Social Study

W.E.B. Du Bois' The Georgia Negro: A Social Study is a comprehensive sociological study of African Americans in Georgia in the early 1900s. It uses diagrams, maps and other materials to show disparities between African American and white communities, and economic stability created by African Americans despite obstacles.

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