samuel cartwright

Dr. Samuel Cartwright invented an entire mental illness to explain why Black slaves repeatedly ran away. – Photo credit: Public Domain

Education, History (Education), Popular

Ever heard of ‘drapetomania’? Why every American needs to learn about this ‘disease’

Annie Reneau

8/7/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026