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MLK Commission, students in awe at unveiling of Daisy Bates statue in Washington D.C.
KARK via Yahoo News· 7 days agoIt’s these features that the sculptor hoped to show the deeper meaning as a beacon of hope, equality...
Melinda French Gates is resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
WPTZ Burlington· 2 days agoMonday will be Martin Luther King Jr Day, traditionally here in the United States. In light of what...
Honor Our Fallen Heroes by Reading These Memorial Day Quotes
The Pioneer Woman via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Pioneer Woman Bob Riley “I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.” The...
‘Rethink your Drink Day’ promotes drinking more water, ditching sweetened drinks
KGET Bakersfield via Yahoo News· 6 days agoBAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield residents are invited to attend the free “Rethink Your...
When history really does repeat itself
Smoky Mountain News· 3 hours agoIt was also a year of a contentious presidential election as well as the Summer Olympic Games. On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr ...
American Culture: Symbols, Social Dynamics, Holidays and More
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoPeople often describe America as a "melting pot" since the American population is a blend of so many different groups, each one with its own histories, traditions and customs. This makes the ...
In 1968, protests forced Columbia University to change graduation. Here’s what happened next. | CNN
CNN.com· 4 days agoColumbia University’s graduating class of 1968 was no stranger to protests. In the spring of that...
Opinion: Restoring Confederate names on schools is a lesson in why symbols matter
CNN.com· 1 day agoEditor’s Note: Nicole Hemmer is an associate professor of history and director of the Carolyn T. and...
In 1968, protests forced Columbia University to change graduation. Here’s what happened next.
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 4 days agoIn the spring of that year, a series of events – including the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther ...
Age of fear: 10 messages college graduates need to read for terrifying times
The Washington Times· 9 hours agoWith all that is crashing down upon us, from government-manipulated crises to the blowback arising...