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Welcome to my blog! This work is deeply personal to me and I love to write, so I figured a blog section is only fitting. Just a note- these blog posts represent the thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc of me (Ratasha Harley) and any other subsequent author. They DO NOT represent One Annapolis as an organization, however, I believe it important to know what drives and motivates leaders in all aspects. Peruse through, shoot me a message, and tell me what you think. Let's talk about it! Aloha!

Restitution Versus Reparations: Conceptual and Legal Distinctions in Historical Redress By Dr. Sheila Rhodes

Public discourse frequently conflates the terms reparations and restitution; however, these concepts are neither synonymous nor interchangeable. The distinction between them is critical when examining historical redress for state-sanctioned harms, particularly in the context of African Americans. Historically, certain groups most notably Jewish survivors of the Holocaust and Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II received forms of restitution that were structured

"School is VERY stressful!"

Reports cards were distributed not too long ago, and I kind of knew what to expect from each of my kids. They're good students, and...

November 22, 1939

That date probably doesn't ring a bell. What about May 17, 1954? Still no? Well, these two dates represent landmark supreme court cases...