Tea

Tea

During the colonial era, tea was such a popular drink for the wealthy. The taste of tea was soothing, many could not get their hands…

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 Brass Ornament depicting Ogun wielding a sword and Shield Ogun is the Yoruba deity, or Orisha, of ironwork and strength. He is called on to…

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Brougham

Brougham

A brougham was a horse-drawn carriage that had a roof, four wheels, and an open driver seat in the front. It was originally designed in…

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This brings us back  to the idea of ruination, the land reclaiming what was once was. As the conflict ensues at the end of the…

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BACKRA

BACKRA

The term “Backra” is an expression used to talk about white people, particularly those in power. In terms of this quote, Clare’s mom ad just…

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curtain

curtain

The novel starts off with Anna describing her life as a performance and a curtain falling and being born again. Her stating “being born again”…

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Coromantee

Coromantee

In this quote, you see some of the history of Jamaica. The name Coromantee is derived from the name of a Ghanaian slave fort named…

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Packard Limousine

Packard Limousine

Packard Limousine shows up in the Nella Larsen’s Passing. In the same passage that talks about rumors of Clare Kendry getting into a rich white…

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Negro Welfare League

Negro Welfare League

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Mother

Mother

The image displayed above is two mothers and their children on a farm and portrays the love that they have for their children, despite the conditions…

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