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Civil Rights
Women Who Have Run For President
Private VenueWhat do Victoria Woodhull, Gracie Allen, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Dole have in common? They are among the many and amazing, completely fascinating women who have run for President! We now see the election of a woman as President is not a … Continue reading
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
1972 – America 50 Years Ago
Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United StatesOur time capsule lands 50 years ago in the tumultuous year of 1972. As the Vietnam war dragged on, the battles between Archie Bunker and his son-in-law, 'Meathead Mike' Stivic accurately reflected the deep divisions in 1972 America. 'All In … Continue reading
Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesMedgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader, was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African … Continue reading
Rosa Parks And The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Private VenueRosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955. One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history. Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked the … Continue reading
Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
Private VenueMedgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader, was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African … Continue reading
Two Heroes From History
ZoomToday, I challenge you to join me to learn about two fabulous heroes from history – even though you are probably not familiar with either name. This is the kind of history I love to present. It's challenging and yet … Continue reading
Two Heroes From History
ZoomToday, I challenge you to join me to learn about two fabulous heroes from history – even though you are probably not familiar with either name. This is the kind of history I love to present. It's challenging and yet … Continue reading
Our First First Ladies
Unnamed Venue IL, United StatesThe Founding Father never gave a moment's thought to the role of the President wife. In fact, the term "First Lay" itself would be unknown for fifty years! Nonetheless, the first women to hold the title of "First Lady" were … Continue reading
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading