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Civil Rights
Brown v Board – SCOTUS Transforms America
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIn 1896, The United States Supreme Court ruled 7 -1 that segregation was legal in the country that was begun with a document that said "...all men are created equal..." In 1954, The Supreme Court of The United States declared … Continue reading
Gideon, Escobedo, Miranda – Protecting The Accused
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMiranda rights have become so familiar that most of us can recite them from memory - even though we have never been accused of a crime! The "Warren Court" of the 1960s was tasked with interpreting the Bill Of … Continue reading
1948: America 75 Years Ag0
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesIām back with the latest installment of my popular āTime Capsuleā series! Each session will explore the yearās top news stories, top movies and shows, famous birds and deaths, what things cost, and so much more! In this session, we … Continue reading
What Just Happened – October 2023 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – October 2023 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – October 2023 Current Events (PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
1973 Time Capsule
Private VenueMy popular 'Time Capsule' series lands in the fascinating year of 1973! We will look at the people, events, music, movies, and inventions that dominated the news 50 years ago. We will look at the stories of some of the … Continue reading
America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
Private VenueThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world - is found in America's purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington, Hancock, Franklin, … Continue reading
What Just Happened – January 2024 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – January 2024 Current Events (AM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning Ā professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn āWhat Just Happened?ā This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading