Posts Tagged ‘American history’
Watch Night: How Black Americans Welcomed Freedom With Prayer
While Black families originally waited for midnight so that the Emancipation Proclimation would free their kin, they now often pray.
Read MoreLessons From a Veteran Black Math Teacher
Alexandria Brown didn’t plan on being a math teacher. Eleven years later, here’s what she knows about helping Black students excel.
Read MoreTerri Sewell calls for Rosa Parks Day to be federal holiday
As individual states and organizations remember Rosa Parks on this day, one politician wants a national holiday to commemorate her.
Read MoreThe enslaved man who popularised mac and cheese
The food that graces many American tables, especially those of Black families at Thanksgiving, has evolved from a dish by a chef at Monticello.
Read MoreBarn Where White Men Murdered Emmett Till to Be Preserved as a ‘Reverent, Sacred Site’
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced the purchase, made possibly by a donation, from the property’s previous white owner.
Read MoreThis Date in History: The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
White supremacists interfered with Black voters and overthrew the elected multiracial officials in what’s called the only successful American coup.
Read MoreThe Southern US county honouring its dark past
Arlington, Virginia, is one city where visitors can see plaques dedicated to those enslaved whose impact can still be felt.
Read MoreCulture wars rock Texas historical site as Alamo Trust CEO resigns over research on role of slavery, indigenous people in state history
Kate Rogers, who wrote about the efforts to minimize the impact of slavery in Texas, no longer aligns with the Alamo according to officials.
Read MoreThis museum immerses students in U.S. history: ‘You can smell it, touch it, see it
The multisensory experience connects the museum’s visitors to the past and the real experiences of Black families in New York City.
Read More7 Ways the Government Shutdown May Affect You
Some services, like Social Security checks and SNAP, will continue during the government shutdown, but with limited services and staff.
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