# civil rights
13 Things Women Weren’t Allowed to Do 100+ Years Ago
Just over a century ago, women's lives were profoundly different from today, marked by restrictive societal norms and systemic inequalities. From being denied the basic right to vote to limitations on employment…
Events and Historical Figures to Celebrate this Month
Since 1976, the year of the American Bicentennial, each US President has designated February as Black History Month. It is…
History Battle of Black Race for Liberty and Justice
African American history is steeped in the fight for freedom and against oppression. Some of the best-known events in that…
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’s Escapades, and Other Lesser Known Historic Events
History is so immense and the past is so vast, that nobody can know all of its fascinating details. For…
30 Facts About Challenger Astronaut, Ronald McNair
Most people remember Ronald McNair (1950-86) as an astronaut who tragically lost his life on his second NASA mission. However,…
The Extraordinary Life of Nina Simone was Tragic and Empowering
Nina Simone is one of the most important figures in 20th century music. From humble origins, she found great fame in…
20 Explosive Supreme Court Judgements that Changed History
Since the establishment of the United States Supreme Court on March 4, 1789, as the highest court in the federal…
40 Fascinating Facts About the Fabulous Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker (1906 - 1975) was the first black person to become a world famous entertainer, or to star in…
40 Basic Rights Women Did Not Have Until The 1970s
Women have come a long way in this world; well, in America, especially. Although ladies can pretty much hop in…
40 Unsung Heroes of Black History We Should All Learn About This Month
February is Black History Month. While schools feature Black history this month, most students will only hear about the same…