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ACKNOWLEDGING HISTORY<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love. We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form.<\/em>
\nWe endeavor to continue educating ourselves about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honor the roots of the dance and music.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here are some useful links for examining the history and social context of swing dancing and jazz music as art forms that originated in African American culture:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The More You Know Slides\/Resources<\/a>\u00a0by Odysseus Bailer<\/p>\n

How it Feels to be Colored Me<\/a>\u00a0by Zora Neale Hurston \u2013 someone on Sunday night wanted to share stanzas 11 and 12 with their breakout group<\/p>\n

Anti-racism resources for white people \u2013\u00a0a document<\/a>\u00a0intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work.<\/p>\n

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Jookin\u2019: The Rise of Social Dance Formations in African American Culture<\/a>\u00a0by Katrina Hazzard-Gordon<\/p>\n

Steppin\u2019 on the Blues: The Visible Rhythms of African American Dance<\/a>\u00a0by Jacqui Malone<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t Stop, Won\u2019t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation<\/a>\u00a0by Jeff Chang<\/p>\n

Blues Legacies and Black Feminism<\/a>\u00a0by Angela Y. Davis<\/p>\n

Dust Tracks on a Road: An Autobiography<\/a>\u00a0By Zora Neale Hurston<\/p>\n

The Big Sea: An Autobiography<\/a>\u00a0by Langston Hughes<\/p>\n

The Autobiography of Malcolm X<\/a>\u00a0by Malcolm X<\/p>\n

The Language of Blues: From Alcorub to Zuzu<\/a>\u00a0by Debra Devi<\/p>\n

Jazz City: The Impact of Our Cities on the Development of Jazz<\/a>\u00a0by Leroy Ostransky<\/p>\n

Book List by Shelby Johnson<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 This is a Patreon page, there are a lot of interesting posts to check out on Shelby\u2019s page<\/p>\n

Book List by Damon Stone<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Damon\u2019s blog is also accessible via this link<\/p>\n

Blues and Jazz Dance Book Club<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 private Facebook Group<\/p>\n

European Library of Blues, Swing and Black Culture<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 run by Isabell Mugai and Rosie Myan-Keogh (UK)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lindy Hop is a Black American Dance \u2013 by Laura Glaess, on\u00a0YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging<\/a><\/p>\n

JoYsS Youtube Channel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Dancer (Swing and Blues)<\/p>\n

Dawn Hampton and John Dokes at Frankie Manning Memorial<\/a><\/p>\n

Harriet (2019) \u2013 biopic about Harriet Tubman, a \u2018conductor\u2019 on the Underground Railroad<\/p>\n

Malcolm X (1992) \u2013 biopic that covers significant events\/changes in his life from youth to death<\/p>\n

Bamboozled (2000) \u2013 \u201cA frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin it becomes a hit.\u201d Directed by Spike Lee<\/p>\n

UK Jive<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Vintage clip about Jive being introduced in the UK<\/p>\n

Jive Dance<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 video that shows \u201celegancing\u201d jitterbug for European ballrooms and presenting it as a jive<\/p>\n

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Jack Dappa Blues Radio<\/a><\/p>\n

Unlocking Us<\/a> \u2013 Brene Brown<\/p>\n

Episode: Austin Channing Brown \u2013 Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
\nRachel Cargle – <\/a>\u00a0Do the Work series \u2013 https:\/\/www.ctznwell.org\/ctznpodcast\/rachel-cargle<\/a><\/p>\n

Criminal<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Podcast about true crimes; #142 is about Robert Smalls (slave who liberated himself)<\/p>\n

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Hidden Messages in Spirituals<\/a><\/p>\n

Jack Dappa Blues Heritage Preservation Foundation – <\/a>Run by Lamont and Denise Pearley (NYC) the foundation has plenty of articles pertaining to African-American culture and history, and a podcast about the blues and blues people. (Can also follow Facebook page<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Talking About Race<\/a><\/p>\n

Obsidian Tea<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Blog by Grey Armstrong<\/p>\n

Dance Communities and Time Travel<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 regarding the love of vintage and idealizing the Jazz Age<\/p>\n

Swungover<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Blog by Bobby White<\/p>\n

Theatre Owners Booking Association (TOBA)<\/a><\/p>\n

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