If you did not know your own birthday, when would you celebrate it? No one knows the date Frederick Douglass was born. In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, his first autobiography, Douglass writes: “I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. . . . A…
For most Americans, it’s hard to imagine a time when America was not one of the world’s superpowers. When international crises and conflicts arise, America is the first country called upon to respond. But this was not always how America viewed its role in the world. In “American Heritage,” Dr. Tom Conner offers a fascinating…
Today marks the 231st anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights. Whenever we talk about rights, we tend to point back to these first ten amendments to the Constitution that define specific rights. The regulation of speech on social media platforms has led to critics claiming a violation of their First Amendment right…
Upon his death on November 14, 1915, Booker T. Washington was the preeminent leader of the African American community. He is best known for his work in support of industrial education. Washington thought that success in trade work would play a key role in the elevation of African Americans in society. W.E.B. Du Bois, Washington’s…