Learn about the significance of textiles and knitting in protest movements throughout history, and how people continue to use the craft to fight for causes they believe in.
Tag Archives: History
When nations apologise
Philosophy professor Nick Smith recounts the history of apologies made by national governments, and reflects on their significance.
The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington
Watch this video to learn about the Women’s Suffrage Parade—the first mass protest for a woman’s right to vote.
The Black Student Loan Crisis That Led Robert Smith To Pay Off HBCU Morehouse Grads’ Debt
Read about one billionaire’s response to the student loan debt problems facing the country and how African American graduates are disproportionately affected.
The World 9/11 Took From Us
The author of this opinion piece shares his perspective on how the world has changed as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Buffalo Soldiers
Learn about some of the many accomplishments of the “buffalo soldiers,” 19th-century regiments of African American troops formed after the Civil War.
Loch Ness monster could be a giant eel, say scientists
While scientists don’t believe there is a giant monster hiding out in Loch Ness, they are considering what creatures could live there based on DNA testing.
Irish Potato Famine
Read about the great Irish Potato Famine, how it affected the Irish people, and how it contributed to a mass migration to the U.S.
Cherokee Nation Says It Is Owed a Representative in Congress
Listen to this radio report to learn about the Cherokee Nation’s bid to claim a U.S. Congress delegate seat.
The Holocaust Memorial Museum Digitizes Over 200 Diaries
The Holocaust Memorial Museum seeks to digitize over 200 diaries from victims of the Holocaust to help fight growing Holocaust denial and to shed light on firsthand accounts.
Did Quilts Hold Codes to the Underground Railroad?
Two historians claim quilts may have contained encoded messages for enslaved people looking to escape through the Underground Railroad. Though others disagree, it is an intriguing idea.
21 Things You May Not Know About the U.S. Constitution
Read this list to learn facts and quirks about our nation’s most famous document and the people who wrote it.
A Lost Work by Langston Hughes Examines the Harsh Life on the Chain Gang
Though slavery was outlawed in the late 1800s, forced labor remained legal in the United States if someone was convicted of a crime. Langston Hughes wrote about such a loophole in his powerful essay examining the harshness of chain gangs.
From pacifist to spy: WWII’s surprising secret agent
Noor Inayat Khan turned spy to help the Allied forces fighting the Nazis during WWII.
Calling People Names: An Expression of Colonial Power
Historically, colonizers gave names to the indigenous people of North America instead of using the names already in place. This continued imposition is inaccurate and at times insulting. Read the article to learn more about this problem.
20 Historic Moments in the Fight for LGBTQ Rights
Read about some famous historical moments and their impact on policies today regarding the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
A Brief History of Women’s Fight to Wear Pants
Throughout history, women have asserted their right to wear pants for many practical reasons. This article shares some of their stories.
Instagram Story Aims to Engage New Generation With Holocaust
An Instagram account was produced almost like a short film and intends to bring awareness and remembrance of the experience of Jews in the Holocaust to a younger generation.
St. Landry Parish Catholic School Reflecting on Role in Slavery
A Catholic school acknowledges its role in the slave trade and pays tribute to the slaves who worked on its property and their ancestors to bring recognition, respect, and a sense of closure to the pain caused by slavery.
Hong Kong’s huge protests, explained
Watch this video to understand where the tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China stem from and why people continue to protest.