Book Reviews – Love and Adventure Collection
An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century Writers from the United States, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean
Book Reviews – Nine Black Women
An Anthology of Nineteenth-Century Writers from the United States, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper – Abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, public speaker, and writer
How one inspiring woman used poetry, writing and teaching to fight for abolition and suffrage. An orphan from Baltimore, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper became one of the most important black women in history.
Tiger Woods – the greatest golfer of all time?
Who’s the greatest golfer of all time? It’s hard to have this conversation without acknowledging Tiger Woods.
Wilma Rudolph – “The triumph can’t be had without the struggle”
"I loved the feeling of freedom in running, the fresh air, the feeling that the only person I'm competing with is me.”
It’s quite unusual for a person to be able to retire at the age of just 23. This, howev...
The Atchafalaya
The Atchafalaya Basin, or Atchafalaya Swamp, is the largest wetland and swamp in the United States. Located in south central Louisiana, it is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Atchafalay...
Dr Norman Francis – A Life committed to Education
On April 4th, 1968 Dr. Norman Christopher Francis was appointed President of Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana. This day marked the end of one era, but not the end of the fight, and the...
A Life Committed to Education: The Experiences of Dr. Luzine Bickham
America’s World War II vets are disappearing each year as age takes its toll. Dr. Bickham is one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airmen who faced down discrimination and segregation to serve the nation in its dar...
A decade on Kings of Leon still ‘on fire’ – Rockers from US Deep South built their stardom on British shores
Kings of Leon have very much an American sound, so it might be surprising how the band blew up in the UK initially. Their family success story demonstrates the global nature of modern day music.
By 2007, Kings...
175th Birthday of Sisters of The Holy Family
A field trip is ever exciting, especially if the occasion is something as rare as a 175th Anniversary. There was excitement at 11:00 a.m. November 19 on N. Union St. just south of Holy Ghost Church. Boardi...
Wilbert Richard – A Farmer’s Son Turned Soldier
Wilbert Richard left his family farm to join the Marines when he was 17 and narrowly missed tours in Vietnam and Okinawa. His recollections of his grandfather and great-grandfather give a great picture of histo...
Myths and Facts About Alcoholism
Despite being universally accepted, alcohol is a dangerous and addictive drug. Although not as habit-forming as nicotine, heroin or cocaine, alcohol dependency still affects roughly 17 million Americans. Alcoho...
Travel Back in Time or Enjoy the Works of Forward Thinkers at Four Unique Travel Destinations
Our planet Earth has so many awe-inspiring travel destinations it would be impossible for one person to visit them all in a single lifetime. Each and every country offers stunning natural and man-made sights to...
Native Americans in Maryland: A Short History
Although there are no federally recognized Native American tribes in Maryland today, the original inhabitants of the area were composed of six tribes: the Lenape, the Nanticoke, the Powhatan, the Ohio Val...
Dan Siegel – Communicating with Music
There are many ways of looking at a life in music, or even just a hobby that involves music. For some it is a form of artistic expression, for others it a means of reaching out to others. Jazz pianist Dan Siege...