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“Everything, Everywhere, All at Once” Makes History at the Oscars

March 23, 2023 btwadmin 0

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, are yearly awards for artistic and technical merit in the film industry. This year, the movie Everything Everywhere All at […]

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Women’s History Month: Remembering Judy Heumann

March 16, 2023 btwadmin 0

Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the United States. This is a time to honor and celebrate women’s contributions to American history. This […]

glacier and iceberg lake at Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies

Recognizing Women with Place Names: Five Canadian Mountains

March 10, 2023 btwadmin 0

Have you ever noticed that most geographical locations are named after men? While the number of men and women are relatively equal, there are fewer […]

Exterior view of the Sewall-Belmont House, a women's-history museum in Washington D.C.,

Women’s History Month: The Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum

March 8, 2023 btwadmin 0

In December 2020, Congress approved funding for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. This museum will honor American women’s accomplishments, their histories, and the communities […]

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Cookbook Highlights Impact of African American Chefs

March 2, 2023 btwadmin 0

African American chefs have had a major impact on American food. Many of today’s popular food preparations, from delicious dinners to tasty treats, were developed […]

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Political Unrest in Peru

February 23, 2023 btwadmin 0

Protests against the government have erupted across Peru since December 2022. The political unrest has disrupted live for Peruvians, led to calls for new elections, […]

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Remembering Dr. Carter G. Woodson: Creator of Black History Month

February 16, 2023 btwadmin 0

Dr. Carter Woodson was a distinguished teacher, writer, and historian. Woodson is known as the “father of Black history” because he dedicated his life to […]

In this 1957 black and white photograph, Althea Gibson, U.S. and Wimbledon tennis champion, gives some pointers on the game which has brought her international fame.

The “I Dream A World” Exhibit

February 9, 2023 btwadmin 0

Founded by the U.S. Congress in 1962, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery collects and displays portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to the […]