Black History Month: Biden’s Pardon of Marcus Garvey
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Americans. This week btw examines the life of […]
After the Fact
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sylvia Mendez
September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and recognize the history, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. […]
AFTER THE FACT: John Lewis
On July 17, 2020, Congressman John Lewis passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 80. Before serving as an esteemed member of Congress, […]
AFTER THE FACT: Rosalind P. Walter
In the last few decades, the image of Rosie the Riveter has again become popular. You’ve likely seen “Rosie” on everything from T-shirts to buttons, […]
Katherine Johnson Dies at 101
Did you see the movie Hidden Figures? It was based on a book about three African American women who were instrumental behind the scenes at […]
AFTER THE FACT: Charles Van Doren, Game Show Legend
Have you ever heard of Charles Van Doren? Born in 1926 in Manhattan, Van Doren was a veteran, a mathematician, and a Ph.D. in literature. […]
AFTER THE FACT: Alex Haley
Have you ever heard the expression, “the pen is mightier than the sword”? Do you believe that a writer has the power to change the […]
AFTER THE FACT: Jackie Robinson
January 31, 2019, marked what would have been the 100th birthday of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. To celebrate the occasion, the Museum of the City […]
AFTER THE FACT: Mary Beth Tinker
You might remember that last spring, thousands of students across the country walked out of their schools to protest gun violence in the wake of […]
AFTER THE FACT: Anita Hill
Earlier this month, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Brett Kavanaugh, the current Supreme Court nominee, of sexual harassment. But this is not the first time […]