Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers, one of the most beloved Americans of the 20th century, hosted the PBS TV series “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” for 33 years, modeling kindness, compassion, and love for children nationwide. On May 9, 1969, during a troubling … Continue reading
With leading Congressional election denier Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in October 2023, many people worried that Johnson’s election would lead to future election chaos. While Speaker Johnson continues in his election denialism, a … Continue reading
Julia Roberts was born in 1967. Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968. Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967; just 160 days later, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King was murdered. Despite their lives only overlapping for … Continue reading
In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Lucille Ball was a hard-working movie starlet. She faced numerous challenges in the world of “B” movies, where Ball struggled to land significant roles. She chafed, watching younger actresses secure better opportunities. Lucille … Continue reading
Wendell Smith: A Trailblazer in Journalism and Baseball Integration If you were a fan of the Chicago Cubs or watched WGN TV in the 1960s, you may remember Wendell Smith, the intelligent and handsome reporter who became a household … Continue reading