Author Archives: Emily Kugler

Newsletter: August-November 2019

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Emily Kugler

Much of our activity during this quarter was connected to the 400th anniversary observances for the 1619 arrival of Africans in English Virginia. MPCPMP emphasized that the history of African arrival to America (1526 to 1860) is shared with 52 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Newsletter: August-November 2019

A Haunting Responsibility and Connection: A Tribute to Toni Morrison

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Emily Kugler

Toni Morrison is being praised this week for her life’s work as an iconic Black American Woman author. At her passing, many have noted how the Nobel Prize winner chose to view the lives of Black people clearly beyond the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on A Haunting Responsibility and Connection: A Tribute to Toni Morrison

Newsletter: April to July 2019

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Emily Kugler

Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Project (MPCPMP)  Newsletter: April – July 2019 So much has happened since the last MPCPMP newsletter. Our focus now is tying up loose ends and organizing data, photos, and archival materials related to the Project’s … Continue reading →

Posted in newsletter | Comments Off on Newsletter: April to July 2019

2020 Vision: A Prescription

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Emily Kugler

This post is in response to the 2018 mid-term elections. Based on the results, citizens need to prepare for the 2020 national election to bring about change for the good of all. During a conversation several weeks ago with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 2020 Vision: A Prescription

MPCPMP Quarterly Newsletter: January – March 2017

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Emily Kugler

During this quarter, Project efforts focused primarily on networking, grant solicitation, and preparing for marker installations in Camden, NJ; Galveston, TX; and Boston, MA. In January, MPCPMP made a presentation at the quarterly meeting of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage … Continue reading →

Posted in newsletter | Comments Off on MPCPMP Quarterly Newsletter: January – March 2017