Black History Month: Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth is my favorite historical figure–period. She fought for freedom for the slaves. In addition, she was  the first prominent African-American directly associated with the women’s suffrage movement. Not only was she a famous abolitionist, she also had a large impact on the women’s movement. She was a very sought-after orator on anti-slavery and women’s rights [...]

Black History Month: Why Haiti Has A Special Place In History

The history of African-Americans and the African Diaspora are given close attention during Black History Month. However,  the Ascension Blog readers already know that Black history is an integral part of American history. Therefore, we need to celebrate and be proud of our accomplishments everyday. Nevertheless, Black History Month makes us reflect on us. Haiti has [...]