History of the National Pan-hellenic Council
The National Pan-hellenic Conference was founded in 1930 as the umbrella organization for America's nine historically African-American sororities and fraternities.
Just as traditional sororities and...
Sixth First Lady Louisa Adams
In order to combat loneliness and depression, Louisa Adams became interested in social causes. In the process, she increased public awareness of the issues...
Phi Sigma Sigma
Phi Sigma Sigma was founded on November 26, 1913, at what is now Hunter College's Park Avenue Campus in New York City, New York.
By...
Henry Clay – The Great Compromiser, Part 4
As the election of 1844 approached, it seemed obvious to everyone that the candidates would be Henry Clay for the Whigs and former President...
The Western Frontier and its Impact on Women
A profound phenomenon occurred during western migration, changing women and their history forever. Women found new opportunities which created new paths to independence.
A profound...
El Lector, the Cigar Factory Reader of Ybor City
He walked down la galera, the smell of tobacco hanging thick in the still air of the rolling floor. All eyes were on him....
23rd President of the United States: Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)
Harrison is probably best remembered as the candidate who won in the first round with Grover Cleveland only to be defeated by him in...
Modern Imperialism and its Impact
Imperialism played a big part in the economies of large, industrial or militarily-powerful nations and even in the world economy in the last two...
The Bund
A 60-foot likeness of George Washington hung from the rafters at Madison Square Garden on the night of February 20, 1939. Also hanging from...
New England Author Annie Fields
Annie Adams Fields held literary court for many years at her home on Charles Street in Boston, called The Waterside Museum by Henry James.
This...