‘Queen of Salsa’ has her own US quarter
Source: USA Today
Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.
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Female Naval aviators flying high to make history at the Super Bowl
Source: CBS San Diego
Watch this video clip to learn more about these amazing female pilots and the enduring legacy of women in aviation.
What Really Destroyed Tulsa’s Black Wall Street
Source: Nonprofit Quarterly
Read this in-depth article about the Tulsa Massacre.
Extreme ‘Rogue Wave’ in The North Pacific Confirmed as Most Extreme on Record
Source: Science Alert
Scientists don’t understand exactly how rogue waves form, but they predict these types of waves will only get bigger.
Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence
Source: History
We’ve all heard of the liberty bell, but check out this article to learn more about the history and significance behind this extraordinary historical artifact.
From Biggie to Kendrick: super-producer Pete Rock on hip-hop’s golden ages
Source: The Guardian
Learn about all about music producer Pete Rock’s incredible career and influence in the music industry.
Barbara Johns: The US’ forgotten civil rights hero
Source: BBC
In 1951, 16-year-old Barbara Johns found herself in the middle of the fight to end segregation in American schools, an effort she compared to “reaching for the moon.”
Aberystwyth: Holocaust refugee meets woman who fled Syrian war
Source: BBC
Read about how the experiences of a Holocaust refugee and a Syrian Civil War refugee are bridged by a university exhibit in Wales.
A century after Harriet Tubman died, scholars try to separate fact from fiction
Source: The Washington Post
Harriet Tubman has long been a legend in the fight to abolish slavery in the United States. Recently, scholars have begun to take a closer look at what we think we know about the woman behind the legend.
When the United States Spoke French
Source: History News Network
During the Revolutionary War, France supplied the Americans with money, soldiers, and ammunition. Read about the strong ties that remained when the war ended.