::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

In honor of America turning 250, The Slice News is offering two and a half centuries worth of history in an 16 week series. To promote learning and  academic debate the information is presented as flashes of facts that can be explored. Many of the facts pertain to the contributions of foundationl Black Americans' contribution to American society as well as some details about and the world that have hidden, ommitted and altreed knowledgebeen  It is our intention to educate, empower and help heal the hurt of racism that lingers from the past.   History Class Is In Session As the nation begins its countdown to America’s 250th birthday, this moment offers an opportunity not just to celebrate the country’s past, but to reflect honestly on who built it, shaped it, and expanded its promise. Blacks Paving America at 250 and Beyond is a new historical series dedicated to illuminating the undeniable role African Americans have played in defining the contours of the United Sta...