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4 Objects That Explain the History of Carnegie Hall
New York Times· 3 days agoThe Broadway performer Jessica Vosk is the host of the series, and archivists from the hall offer commentary. “Time moves so quickly,” said Gino...
These people still believe in democracy (little d) and are working to keep it.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoAtou then guided them through the Capitol, pointing to paintings like the presentation of a draft of...
Oz Cole-Arnal lived his faith out loud
Waterloo Region Record· 4 days ago“He’d go down the street and see the people, give them money, get to know their stories,” said friend Timothy Hegedus. Oz was a Lutheran minister,...
The Family That Inspired Princess Tiana's Story On Riding Her New Disney World Ride
Bustle· 7 days agoAs Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at the Magic Kingdom, the family that inspired her story reflect on...
Do You Know the Legislative History of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday?
Afro· 5 days agoDiscover the history and significance of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of slavery's...
Rev. Barber has a message for Washington: Poor people vote
Afro· 6 days agoOn June 29, Rev. William Barber III will convene The Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’...
'We the People' includes all Americans, and it took a lot of work to get there
Chicago Sun-Times· 1 day agoThe United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 248 years ago, on July 4, 1776. Political power does not come from some absolute ...
1968 Redux? CBS News’ John Dickerson on Post-Debate Presidential Campaign Turmoil and Why Joe Biden...
Variety via Yahoo Canada News· 6 days agoIf anyone is equipped to analyze the turmoil in the presidential race that was catalyzed by...
3 great Netflix dramas to watch on the 4th of July
Digital Trends· 23 hours agoIt’s fitting, given that Netflix is America’s favorite streaming app, that Netflix is also a quintessentially American story. If you’re looking to...
A look back at the role of Illinois Sen. Everett Dirksen in passage of Civil Rights Act
Chicago Sun-Times· 6 days agoSixty years ago this summer, a presidential election was looming when, against difficult odds,...