The history that is embedded in our everyday lives can be some of the most compelling. This week's collection of articles considers the origins and multiple meanings of words, stereotypes, and even sleep patterns.

For those of you who attended our June 6th program, "Slavery - It Can Happen Here, Too," thank you so much being part of this worthwhile event. Thanks again also to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities for supporting our work.

For those of you who weren't able to join us, in the coming weeks we will be posting some of the materials from the program on the Past Programs page of our website.

EVERYDAY LESSONS

The First 10 Words of the African American Dictionary Are In | NY Times

Black and brown Minnesotans get worse sleep than white people. Researchers at the University of Minnesota say it’s hurting their health. | Sahan Journal

How the watermelon stereotype came to be weaponized against Black Americans | Yahoo! News

The Enduring, Invisible Power of Blond | NY Times

June 11 Program at the William Trent House

Sankofa Collaborative partners – Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and William Trent House Museum – will join with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in its Juneteenth program, “African Ancestry Experience.” Held at the Trent House Visitor Center, speakers will include Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, authors of If These Stones Could Talk: ”African American Presence in the Hopewell Valley, Sourland Mountain, and Surrounding Regions of New Jersey and the forthcoming African Americans of Central New Jersey: A History of Harmony and Hostility.