Black History Month
Source: HISTORY
Read about its origins and peruse the related readings and images.
Historic Figures
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
Source: HISTORY
In honor of Black History Month, read about these six historical figures.
The Backstory: Civil rights lessons. Why we need to learn about 1961 to better understand 2021.
Source: USA TODAY
In the last 60 years, how much progress has been made in the Civil Rights movement? This article explains how events in 1961 are connected to the struggle for equality that continues in America today.
bell hooks, author and activist, dies aged 69
Source: The Guardian
Learn about the amazing life and influential work of feminist author bell hooks as she is remembered by those she inspired most.
The battle of Yorktown: Historic victory or tragic memory?
Source: Temple University
The Battle of Yorktown was a victory for American forces, but not everyone was celebrating.
America’s Gilded Age led by ‘forgettable presidents’ in post-Civil War era
Source: The Virginia Gazette
While the Gilded Age is remembered by many, the time period’s presidents are often overlooked. Read about them here.
What turned the Wright brothers into pioneers of flight? Their library.
Source: The Irish Times
Gavin Weightman, author of Eureka: How Invention Happens, explains that like some other notable inventors, the Wright Brothers built a large library and taught themselves much of what they knew.
Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, Her Legacy
Source: Google Cultural Institute
View and read this photo gallery for a timeline of Anne Frank’s life and the historic events that shaped it.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
Source: How Stuff Works
Salt may seem like a small thing to spark a revolution, but it’s crucial to human health. Learn more about why the Indian people rose up against English rule over the regulation of salt.
Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo
Source: Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.