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Women’s History Month: International Women’s Day

by | Wednesday, March 8, 2017 |

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), and in honor of Women’s History Month, we look at this...

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Historic Wins, One Epic Fail at the 89th Academy Awards

by | Tuesday, February 28, 2017 |

It was a night of Oscar firsts on Sunday, February 26, at the 89th Academy Awards, presented at the...

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African American History: Montford Point Marines

by | Wednesday, February 8, 2017 |

In honor of Black History Month, today we look at the Montford Point Marines of World War II...

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Mythic Monday: Noble King Arthur

by | Monday, February 6, 2017 |

Whatever the historical truth, it is Arthur’s legend that has captivated people’s imaginations for...

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