Martin Luther King’s Dream
In the history of any great people, sometimes there is a singular moment that so sums up that struggle and…
Gold Fever and the Growth of California
One January day in 1848, a man named James Marshall was inspecting a saw mill under construction for his employer….
The Envy of the World
Every country has a culture. When we think of “culture” we think of the exotic dress and rituals of ancient…
Past Presidential Election Losers and Where They Are Now
It’s hard to believe how much excitement is built up for each candidate, only to see the losers shuffle off…
Martin Luther King, Jr.
When you sit back and take in the phenomenal achievements of black history, it is natural to be moved to…
George Washington’s Federal Government
When a modern US president travels, he or she expects the electorate to cover the cost. In 1789, however, George…
The American Dream
America is unlike any other nation in the history of the world. When you think of those historic words written…
Key Battleground States in the 2008 Presidential Election
The 2008 election is on target to be the most harrowing election in recent memory. This will be the first…
Laughter That Heals
The great thing about the history of black America and the methods African American leadership has used to seek full…
General Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Araminta Ross, later named Harriet Tubman, was born into slavery circa 1820. She was raised under harsh slave conditions in…