From Slavery to Fame—First Published Slave Poet Phillis Wheatley
On July 11, 1761, John Avery stood in the crowded dock at Boston Harbor, eyeing potential customers….
Ethnic History
Scouring the Seas … Race & The Black Whaling Captains Of American History
When most people think of 18th and 19th century whaling captains, they envision Captain Ahab of Melville’s…
Forgotten No Longer: Claudette Colvin Strikes Against Racism In Alabama
March 2, 1955 was the wrong day to mess with Claudette Colvin. She and her classmates at…
Defining a Legacy…Patsy Takemoto Mink leaves lasting impression for equality
The legacy of Patsy Takemoto Mink cannot be pinned to one ideal or cause. While her trademark…
David Ho, The Chinese American Hero Who Pioneered Drug Therapies For HIV/AIDS
While most people in the world consider professional athletes, police officers, fire fighters, soldiers, and even the…