Black History Month: The Little Rock Nine
February is Black History Month: a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This week, btw takes a […]
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Black History Month: The Exoduster Migration
Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the Exodusters. They were African […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Both […]
Remembering Former Vice President Dick Cheney
You might have noticed that government buildings flew their flags at half-mast last week. That’s because Dick Cheney, former U.S. vice president under George W. […]
The 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
In World War II, the United States and its allies fought against the Axis powers, which at war’s end included Germany and Japan. Did you […]
Texas Democrats Break Quorum
Have you ever been in an argument with someone and been so upset that you walked away to end the fight? Something similar began happening […]
Women’s History Month: Women in the Cabinet
Women’s History Month is observed each March in the United States. It provides a time to honor the many historical contributions of women and girls. […]
Black History Month: Harriet Tubman Receives Military Honor
The month of February is a time to honor and remember the stories and contributions of Black Americans. Harriet Tubman–an enslaved person and one of […]
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship is the principle that anyone born on American soil is guaranteed U.S. citizenship—with only a few specific exceptions. This right is guaranteed under […]
President Biden Designates Francis Perkins National Monument
Have you ever heard of Frances Perkins? She was the first woman in a presidential Cabinet, and a key part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s […]