History of Juneteenth Remembering the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion Ed Dwight’s Passion for Flight and Art Widespread Northern Lights Delight Many The History of Memorial Day The Brazilian Dance Passinho Gains Recongnition The Father of Modern Surfing Historic Graduate Presents Diploma to Granddaughter  India’s Election Process Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Rosenwald Schools Educated African Americans in the South Students Rewarded for Using Artificial Intelligence in Archaeology Endurance Runner Completes Charity Run Across Africa Examining Japan’s Population Decline The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Growth and Challenges for World’s Busiest Airports Maryland’s First Colonial Settlement Unearthed 386 Years Later Earth Day 2024: “Planet vs. Plastics” Happy Birthday, Library of Congress!

History of Juneteenth
Stuff You Should Know, United States
Jun 7, 2024

History of Juneteenth

President Abraham Lincoln declared an end to slavery in the United States with the Emancipation Proclamation in September 1862. Following the Union army’s success at the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln proclaimed “That on the 1st day of January . . . 1863, all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a […]

Remembering the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion
Stuff You Should Know, Top Stories, World History
Jun 6, 2024

Remembering the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion

On June 6, 1944, the soldiers of the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. The day of the invasion is known as D-Day. The invasion was a key turning point in World War II. The Allies landed in German occupied France, opening up a new front in the war against Nazi Germany. […]

Ed Dwight’s Passion for Flight and Art
Current Events, People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know, United States
Jun 5, 2024

Ed Dwight’s Passion for Flight and Art

In 1963, Air Force pilot Ed Dwight hoped to become the first African American in space.  Dwight was not chosen, however, to be one of the first U.S. astronauts. But in May, 2024, Dwight rocketed into the record books as the oldest person to travel to space.   Love of Flight  Ed Dwight grew up […]

Widespread Northern Lights Delight Many
Science and Technology, Stuff You Should Know
May 30, 2024

Widespread Northern Lights Delight Many

In mid-May 2024, many people in the United States and around the world enjoyed a rare opportunity to view the spectacular, colorful night skies of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights. While the northern lights are commonly visible at the northern latitudes of Canada and Alaska in North America, the viewing areas […]

The History of Memorial Day
Stuff You Should Know, United States
May 27, 2024

The History of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday to honor members of the military who lost their lives during wars or conflicts. Many local communities hold patriotic celebrations that include parades, fireworks, and flag displays. Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May as a federal holiday. While the holiday honors fallen service members, […]

The Brazilian Dance Passinho Gains Recongnition
People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know
May 23, 2024

The Brazilian Dance Passinho Gains Recongnition

Passinho is a unique Brazilian dance style. It was created in the 2000s by young people in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Favelas are lower income neighborhoods within Brazil’s largest cities. Passinho is a dance of nimble leg movements and quick steps. The dance is set to Brazilian funk music. It incorporates elements from various other […]

The Father of Modern Surfing
People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know
May 23, 2024

The Father of Modern Surfing

As we celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community during the month of May, btw remembers the father of modern surfing. Hawaiian legend Duke Kahanamoku was also a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming.  Duke Kahanamoku’s Early Life  Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku was born in Honolulu in 1890 when Hawaii […]

Historic Graduate Presents Diploma to Granddaughter 
Education, Stuff You Should Know, Top Stories, United States
May 15, 2024

Historic Graduate Presents Diploma to Granddaughter 

On a June day in 1965, Ronald Yancey became the first African American to graduate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (commonly known as Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, Georgia. Yancey returned to the 2024 Georgia Tech graduation ceremony to present his granddaughter, Deanna Yancey, with her diploma. Both earned degrees in electrical engineering.   Deanna earned […]

India’s Election Process
Current Events, Stuff You Should Know, World
May 15, 2024

India’s Election Process

India has the challenge of conducting the largest general election in the world. The election began on April 19, 2024, and will last until June 1, 2024. Voters will determine members of the lower house of parliament. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce election results on June 4, 2024.  Registered Voters  India has […]

Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard
People and Culture, Stuff You Should Know
May 15, 2024

Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard

The next time you enjoy eating a sweet, juicy Valencia orange, think of Lue Gim Gong. In 1911, Lue Gim Gong created a new type of orange that could withstand cold temperatures as it grew. Today, the Lue Gim Gong orange is more commonly known as a Valencia orange. Because of the orange’s importance, Lue […]