You Need to Know Shirley Chisholm
Source: A&E
Watch this video clip to learn more about Shirley Chisholm; an iconic American figure celebrated for her ambition and courage.
Historic Figures
George Washington’s Farewell to the Nation Marked the Birth of American Democracy
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Imagine a leader so respected that his farewell speech shaped the very ideals of democracy—George Washington’s decision to step down after two terms wasn’t just a farewell, it was the blueprint for the peaceful transfer of power that defines American democracy today.
Historian Illuminates Crucial Chapter of Harriet Tubman’s Legacy
Harriet Tubman’s courage extended far beyond the Underground Railroad—she played a crucial role in the largest rebellion of enslaved people in U.S. history. This remarkable chapter of her legacy stands as a powerful example of sacrifice, resilience, and the fight for freedom.
BSU Names Multicultural Center in Honor of Civil Rights Icons Vivian Conley and Hurley Goodall
Source: Muncie Journal
These two activists dedicated their lives to education, equity, and service, paving the way for inclusion and empowerment. Their legacies remind students everywhere of the power of advocacy and determination to transform communities.
Nellie Bly Biography
Source: Biography
Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a pioneer in investigative journalism. She took great risks, such as going undercover as a patient of a mental institution and a worker in a sweatshop, and her work was instrumental in making improvements in the poor working conditions and treatment of women.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Brown v. Board of Education Decision, 1954
Source: National Archives
What events took place before America’s schools were finally integrated? What did the Supreme Court have to say about discrimination along the way to the Brown decision? Check this handy timeline to find out.
9 Virtual Tours of Shakespearean Spots
Source: Google: Arts and Culture
William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest writer in the English language and now, thanks to modern technology, you can explore some of the most iconic places from the playwright’s life, and the locations said to have inspired him, from the comfort of your own home.
A Look Into The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Source: National Geographic (YouTube)
Did you know that Sleepy Hollow is a real place? And that many of the characters in the story were loosely based on real people? Take a brief tour of the area with National Geographic and learn how Washington Irving got some of his ideas for America’s most famous ghost story.
At a Bold Meeting 250 Years Ago, the Continental Congress Set America in Motion
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
In October of 1774, the First Continental Congress met to discuss and write a petition to the King. Although the petition didn’t work as planned, the Congress set the stage for what would become the American Revolutionary War.
Commemorating and Learning our Shared History: Juneteenth, Emancipation and Afro-Latino Abolitionists
Source: UNIDOS US
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, learn more about these prominent Afro-Latino abolitionists and their fight for freedom across the Americas.