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Virginia (1831): Nat Turner s slave revolt. More than 100 slaves fighting for freedom and democracy are killed in combat. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Preserving our federal union May 23, 2006
" Jackson did not rule out compromise. He called for a lowering of the tariff to more acceptable levels. And he sought support from Unionists within South Carolina and other Southern states. He was not disappointed. Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama gave him support. Leading South Carolina opponents of nullification took heart. "What have we to fear, we are right and God and Old Hickory are with us," they exulted. South Carolina had reason to fear. In many low country districts, slaves outnumbered... (Townhall.com)
Vandalia man publishes book May 3, 2006
That was based on the infamous slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831. Several stories reflect racial oppression of 19th century America and peculiar experiences of slaves and people who were slave owners/ traders. (Dowagiac News, MI)
more » Apr 30, 2006
While his Martin Luther King Jr. and Sonny Liston projects grind through development, Rhames has produced and stars in "3/5 of a Man," about Nat Turner and the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia. Upcoming is "King of the Avenue," a Faustian tale of a drug dealer. (CTNow.com)
Vandalia man now a published author Apr 19, 2006
ome of the stories were based on actual events such as The Passing Phase, that was based on the infamous slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831. Several stories reflect the racial oppression of 19th Century America and peculiar experiences of slaves and people that were slave owners/ traders. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Dating: Would you switch roles? Mar 9, 2006
but my heroes/heroines are, and in no particular order: Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Haille Selassie, Harriet Tubman, Madame CJ Walker, W.E.B. DuBois, Mary McCleod Bethune, Jonas Salk, Sojourner Truth, Nat Turner (prolly my fav), Frederick Douglass, Prince Hall. the list goes on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Online Disputes Expose Publishers' Copyright Vulnerability Mar 4, 2006
The following year, in the same New York court that will hear both Google cases, Random House filed a copyright suit against RosettaBooks for selling some Random House titles as e-books, including William Styron's "Confessions of Nat Turner" and Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five.". Random House sought a preliminary injunction and lost. (Law.com)
Ready, click, eat! Feb 7, 2006
They're places that young professionals and working people would order from," says co-owner Nathaniel Milner, who founded the company with Felix Bendersky and Jeremy Koulish, adding that the company hopes to expand to Miami.Owners of Campusfood and the brand-new EatNow, both born in Philadelphia, are sticking with the student focus and touting their ability to offer specials not available to people who order by phone. Campusfood, which Michael Saunders started at the University of Pennsylvania... (Boston Globe)
Unearthing a Family Tree's Diverse Roots Jan 18, 2006
" Like most people, I grew up knowing more about one side of the family than the other. In our family nothing was ever said about my mother's people, though we all knew there was a Mississippi plantation, and a master-housekeeper, race mixing-inheritance-squabble story. This particular mix is common, so it was as if we knew already the story and its meaning. My family story as a Davis was so complete, so textured, layered, and present, that when I looked in the mirror, I could connect every... (NPR)
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