Author

Amir M. W.

6 pieces

CULTURE
The Controversial Blackness (or lack thereof) of Ancient Egypt
Featured Image: Nick Brundle/Getty Images My first historical love was the history of Ancient Egypt. One of my fondest memories was my…
AMIR M. W.
FORGOTTEN HISTORY, POLITICS
Maryland and D.C. are 100% Part of “The South” but We Should Talk About It
Featured Image: ‘Baltimore, MD’, Mike Von . . . It is recommended to read this article with a U.S. map. During a…
AMIR M. W.
CULTURE
The Tragedy of John Brown in Pop Culture
Featured Illustration: Laura Lannes When I heard that Showtime was creating a show centered around John Brown, I cannot lie, I was…
AMIR M. W.
EMPOWERMENT, LIFE
A Night Walk to the Capitol
Featured Image: Andy Feliciotti Today I write this story — this part of my life as a historian. I did not always…
AMIR M. W.
CULTURE, LIFE
The Black Diner Experience
Featured Image: Saimon Ma My grandma owned a diner in D.C. called “Mary’s Place” for over 30 years. Every summer as a…
AMIR M. W.
CULTURE, LIFE
Do You Feel As Good As You Look?
Featured Artwork: Rocco Baviera A Short Story About Fashion and Homelessness It was a few days before my 25th birthday and I…
AMIR M. W.

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