Tag: Escape

escape room bloomington

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When Black Women Used Hair Braids to Escape Slavery

Any student of history knows that Africans were enslaved in more places than just the U.S. In fact, over the period of 400 years from the 1500s all the way to the early 1900s, 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and transported to the Americas. Most historians, including Dr. Henry Louis Gates...

Alcatraz Escape Attempt 8: One Fence Too Many

This escape attempt involves an inmate who was born, coincidentally, exactly 111 years and one day before I wrote this post. Huron Ted “Terrible Ted” Walters worked extensively with Floyd Hamilton, who tried to escape from Alcatraz on two separate occasions, once in 1941 and ag...

Fire Escape Blues

A dream of life and death in East Village — Narrow, sterile walls that I skim with hesitant fingertips as I throw open, wedge Shakespeare into the sill, and ease through window Curling, clutching knees into chest, naked toes gently balancing over the iron grates of the fire escape....

Escape to Miami???s Nearby Islands: Serene Getaways for Unforgettable Retreats

Miami is not only known for its vibrant city life and stunning beaches but also for the nearby islands that offer a serene escape from the bustling city. These hidden gems provide a tranquil oasis where visitors can unwind, immerse themselves in nature, and rejuvenate their spirits. In this comprehe...

How to Escape the Illusions of Ranks

I come from an Asian country obsessed with rankings and hierarchies. I remember the days when my mother would happily tell neighbors and anyone she met that her daughter was always in the top three. She didn’t praise me to my face, but boasting to other mothers was how she showed her pride. Th...

How to Escape the Illusions of Ranks

I come from an Asian country obsessed with rankings and hierarchies. I remember the days when my mother would happily tell neighbors and anyone she met that her daughter was always in the top three. She didn’t praise me to my face, but boasting to other mothers was how she showed her pride. Th...