Toni Morrison, who died on this date (August 5) in 2019, emerged as one of the most profound and influential literary voices of the 20th and early 21st centuries. Her…
Celebrating the Legacy of Ida B. Wells: A Pioneer in Social Justice Ida B. Wells, born into slavery in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, emerged as a formidable force in…
What?! Karl Marx?! Yes, today, March 14, we commemorate the passing of the most polarizing figures in history: Karl Marx. Though he died on this date in 1883, few can…
Rest in Power Today, March 10, we commemorate the passing of an extraordinary figure in American history, Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, her life was a…