History of Juneteenth: Emancipation Day
Note: I first posted this article in 2016. It’s seems appropriate to post it again in light of the fact is was made a...
This Week in History: June 14-20, 2021
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our...
11-year-old girl was one of 58 people shot in Chicago this weekend
An 11-year-old girl was one of 58 people shot in Chicago over the weekend. She was shot in the back in a drive-by shooting...
This Week in History: June 7-13, 2021
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our...
Texas Democrats leave the House floor to block a bill – Wisconsin 2011 déjà...
Texas Democrats walked off the floor of the state House of Representatives late Sunday night to block the passage of a new voting reform...
This Week in History: May 31-June 6, 2021
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our...
CA independence founder blasts Biden for continuing Trump policies
Marcus Ruiz Evans, founder of the California independence movement YesCalifornia/ #CALEXIT blasted President Biden for continuing Trump’s policies.“We have been celebrating that Donald Trump...
12 “George Floyds” murdered in Chicago last weekend–more proof black lives don’t matter
In the bloodiest weekend so far this year, 54 people were shot in Chicago, 12 of them fatally. More proof that black lives don’t...
This Week in History: May 24-30, 2021
This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our...
Chicago Mayor asks Biden for “common sense gun reform” after 48 people are shot...
Lori Lightfoot asked President Biden for “common sense gun reform” following the city’s most violent weekend so far this year. At least 48 people...