The speaker of “Checking Out Me History,” implied to be a person living under British colonial rule, tells readers what students learned under the British education system and what they didn’t—mainly, anything about African and indigenous history. Throughout the poem, the speaker juxtaposes ...
In terms of meaning, ‘Checking Out Me History’ is a fairly straightforward poem; the voice is the most unique element, but it is filled with a rich historical context that makes up the bulk of the poem’s story, which is, in large part, a colonial story. On both “sides” of the...
Trump Didn't 'Cancel Cancer Research' — But His Directives Paused NIH Meetings To Dole Out Funds Written by: Anna Rascouët-Paz Jan. 27, 2025Meetings designed to distribute grant money to fund research were canceled as part of a communications freeze at health agencies. ...