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🧵Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has swiftly changed the security landscape of Europe. And as our own @ckafura lays out in @Diplomat_APAC, the war has also opened up a debate in Japan. For #ThreadThursday, we take a look at that debate:
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The war in #Ukraine has prompted a much different reaction from Japan than past international crises. Since February, #Japan has imposed broad and escalating economic #sanctions on Russia in coordination with G-7 allies. foreignaffairs.com/articles/japan…
History of Atlanta Etymology
(a thread)
(a thread)
For those who don’t know, etymology just means…
“the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.”
So let’s take a look at how a couple places in (metro) Atlanta got it’s name.
“the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.”
So let’s take a look at how a couple places in (metro) Atlanta got it’s name.
Ansley Park (1902) was named after Edwin Ansley, who in 1904 teamed up with several partners to buy an unused plot of land from George Washington Collier to develop a high-end commuter suburb.
History of Sweet Auburn
Atlanta’s “Black Wall Street”
(a thread)
Atlanta’s “Black Wall Street”
(a thread)
A great CNN doc titled “Dreamland : The Burning of Black Wall St” was recently released, detailing the Tulsa Race Massacre.
That doc inspired me to do this #ThreadThursday on Atlanta’s version of a Black Wall Street.
Known as “Sweet” Auburn Avenue
That doc inspired me to do this #ThreadThursday on Atlanta’s version of a Black Wall Street.
Known as “Sweet” Auburn Avenue
So in the 1880’s, 20 years after the Civil War, Atlanta reestablished itself as the hub of the regional economy.
As the general population & black population grew, there was some...tension.
As the general population & black population grew, there was some...tension.
History of Buckhead
(a thread)
(a thread)
In the Piedmont Park thread, we talked about how the Creek were forced out of the area & how GA began giving the land away to entice white settlers into the area.
Well in 1838, 4 years after Sam Walker purchased the 189 acres of what would eventually become Piedmont Park for $450....
Henry Irby purchased 202 ½ acres surrounding the present intersection of Peachtree, Roswell, and W Paces Ferry Rd for $650.
(or $18k-$22k in today’s money)
Henry Irby purchased 202 ½ acres surrounding the present intersection of Peachtree, Roswell, and W Paces Ferry Rd for $650.
(or $18k-$22k in today’s money)
History of Underground Atlanta
(a thread)
(a thread)
As we know, Atlanta is a transient city. Many of us that call this city home, aren’t from here.
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
So 50 years after the colonization of GA, the state legislature began to think about western expansion.
In 1837 they voted to build the “Western & Atlantic Railroad” to open trade w/ the Midwest.
Marthasville (aka Terminus & later Atlanta) was the last stop on the rail line.
In 1837 they voted to build the “Western & Atlantic Railroad” to open trade w/ the Midwest.
Marthasville (aka Terminus & later Atlanta) was the last stop on the rail line.
History of Stone Mountain
(a thread)
(a thread)
As we know, Atlanta is a transient city. Many of us that call this city home, aren’t from here.
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
Stone Mountain was formed at the same time as the Blue Ridge Mountains, around 300 million years ago.
The area around the mountain has been eroded with time, leaving us with an exposed piece of granite.
1/3 of it has been exposed. It extends 9 miles under the surface.
The area around the mountain has been eroded with time, leaving us with an exposed piece of granite.
1/3 of it has been exposed. It extends 9 miles under the surface.
History of Lake Lanier
(a thread)
(a thread)
As we know, Atlanta is a transient city. Many of us that call this city home, aren’t from here.
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
And personally, I love history.
So going back and exploring the landmarks of our city is interesting to me....and if it’s interesting to you, enjoy this thread...
In the 1950s, Georgia is coming off the heels of the Great Depression and subsequently, WW2.
WW2 greatly benefitted the GA economy through Fort Benning,as well as the ports of Savannah & Brunswick.
WW2 greatly benefitted the GA economy through Fort Benning,as well as the ports of Savannah & Brunswick.
We have been running the #MyGrandmothersWildestDream campaign for a while now. This campaign seeks to celebrate #herstories and the women who came before us. The campaign aims to applaud the amazing women who’ve blazed trails. #AkiliDadaConversations #ThreadThursday
We want to inspire YOU to submit your story, inspire YOU to celebrate the matriarchs in your life. #MyGrandmothersWildestDream #AfricanWomenLead #CreateHerstory #TellHerStory
Often, women’s input goes unmentioned, uncelebrated, unrecognized. This is entrenched in the system, enabled by the patriarchal society we live in.
#MyGrandmothersWildestDream #AfricanWomenLead #CreateHerstory #TellHerStory
#MyGrandmothersWildestDream #AfricanWomenLead #CreateHerstory #TellHerStory
