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I speak of lynching a lot when it comes to professional spaces. It triggers some people, but there are numerous parallels to the atrocities that occurred during the US Civil Rights Movement and what continues to occur in supposed professional spaces. I use this word because no one goes to work to get slaughtered. Employees expect to be safe or at least move through an equitable process that allows them to share their truths and seek justice when rules aren't followed. Some points I've observed: 1. People who lynch people in professional spaces think they will not be punished for their actions, otherwise the wouldn’t attempt to be so evil. 2. Systems often uphold the heinous acts of harm against employees despite evidence that confirms a workplace lynching has occurred. 3. People who witness lynchings at work often remain silent for fear of retaliation or harm to them in the same way someone was lynched. I define professional lynchings and other terms in this popular 2023 #StopPlayingDiversity podcast episode. Stay safe in these workplace streets, friends. https://lnkd.in/gH8Cc2Eu

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https://lnkd.in/e_grXPYK Are there better interpretation methods than living history? Good article about the conflict at Bent's Old Fort, one of the stories I teach about at History Colorado. This article made me think of all the incredible digital storytelling techniques being used around the world that I learned about from the Digital Exhibitions conference at MuseumNext. Living history is not the only way, may not be the best way in many cases. But as mentioned in the article, as a theatre person, I understand not wanting to do away with it completely.

The portrayal of Lawrence by Lowell Thomas and subsequent media representations have contributed to a certain romanticization and idealization of Lawrence as a heroic figure in the Arab Revolt. This myth-making has shaped popular perceptions of Lawrence and his role in history, highlighting the power of media and storytelling in constructing historical narratives. In conclusion, Lowell Thomas' portrayal of T.E. Lawrence as a heroic and larger-than-life figure in the Arab Revolt significantly influenced the public perception of Lawrence and contributed to the myth-making surrounding his role in the events of that time. The cinematic and literary representations of Lawrence's exploits helped elevate him to iconic status, despite later challenges to his image and legacy #Historical Revisionism:

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