Go Green and Avoid the Pinch: Was This St. Patrick’s Vision?
St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patty’s Day. St. Patty O’s Day. Whatever name you call it, one thing is for sure: it hardly reflects the...
The Legend of Green Beer and an Irish Saint
This March 17th, this one day out of the year, people around town will be packed into bars, drinking green beer, wearing green clothing...
March 13th Stock Market Crash: Panic of 1907 Begins with Credit Crisis
Strained credit and wild financial speculation lead to panic in an era of bold industrial expansion at the dawn of the American Century, in...
The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The history of Mardi Gras is as fascinating as New Orleans itself. Surviving nearly every possible obstacle, this incredible celebration is stronger now than...
Black History Month Spotlight on Notable Firsts
In honor of Black History month, here's a brief listing of first achievements in the arts by black writers, actors and musical performers across...
Black History Month Focus on Zora Neale Hurston
Black American author, Zora Neale Hurston, believed in the individual's power to succeed despite all obstacles. Hers is an African American story worth celebrating.
Mama...
Twentieth Century African American Inventors
Have you ever ridden in an elevator or bitten into a potato chip and wondered, "Who thought of this?" Gas masks, golf tees, traffic...
Black History Month Spotlight on Alain L. Locke
Alain Locke, a trail-blazing African American philosopher and educator, was a shining symbol of black American achievement during a time when opportunities were limited.
Black...
President’s Day – Basic Facts & Information
Learn the basic history of President's Day, why it is more correct to call it Washington's Birthday, and interesting information about America's first president.
The...
The Truth Behind President’s Day Myths
You have the day off from school or work. Shopping for President's Day bargains is on your mind. But do you have any idea...