After the Civil War ended, those African Americans who could vote overwhelmingly supported the Republican Party. Democrats were (rightly) seen as the party that had enforced slavery, discrimination, bigotry, and Jim Crow laws. After Reconstruction ended, neither party did much … Continue reading
Sister Aimee: The Unbelievable But True Tale Of Aimee Semple McPherson You may now know the story of Aimee Semple McPherson – but that is all the more reason to come to this absolutely unique, fascinating multimedia presentation. Sister Aimee … Continue reading
My recent class on the state of the Presidential race was so popular that we had to open a second session. And that one just about filled up, too!!! So, by popular request, I am offering the follow-up you requested: … Continue reading
A Kiss Under The Bridge Of Sighs The magnificent city of Venice is almost overwhelming in its beauty and romantic aura. Over 400 bridges cross the famous canals of Venice. The Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge), completed in 1591, is the … Continue reading
Chuck Barris was the television producer who created “The Gong Show,” “The Newlywed Game,” and “The Dating Game.” From the mid-1960s until the end of the 1970s, Chuck Barris was the king of game shows – and widely derided … Continue reading