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Historic
Novel: 'A Thousand Never Evers'
- Set
against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, 'A
Thousand Never Evers', by debut author Shana Burg sets a new standard in
literary historical fiction with the heartrending story of Addie Ann
Pickett.
Save
the Yuma Territorial Prison!
It’s an all too familiar story. A worthy cause mobilizes community
members to right a wrong, take back their streets or save a treasured
landmark. Sometimes “it takes a village.” In Yuma, Arizona, home of the
famed Yuma Territorial Prison, it takes a “chain gang.”
1930s
Crossword - From the Great
Depression to "swing" and the big bands, the thirties was a decade of
hard times mixed with innovation. As the country got ready for war, the
world took a stand against dictatorship. See if you can complete our
1930s crossword.
Women
Who Made History In Sports
From the very first Olympic Games
held in ancient Greece, women were excluded--so they put together their
own games, the Games of Hera, to honor the Greek goddess who ruled over
women and earth.
5
Free & Frugal African-American Heritage Destinations
- In honor of National Black History month, Troy Corley 'Free, Fun &
Frugal Travel Guru' shares five free and frugal places where you can
explore black history, the black experience in America, or your
African-American heritage.
“Pulled up a Tree!”
Lynchings - Part 1
The
origin of the term “lynch” is open to debate. It may have originated
from the activities of a Virginian named William Lynch [1742-1820] who
organized the men of Pittsylvania County to catch and punish outlaws and
British sympathizers during the American Revolution. Robert Michael
Wilson writes a series on lynchings, lynch mobs and Nevada Lynchings.
'Go
for Gold' Crossword
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For
centuries, the precious metal Gold, has been used to make jewelry,
coins, art and sculpture, and more.\ From the California Gold Rush to
the Black Hills of South Dakota; from songs and movies, to bands and
books, animals and plants, and more - have fun with this Crossword
dedicated to gold! Go for Gold!
Famous
Cathedrals - Strictly
speaking, a cathedral is a religious building, for worship, specifically
of a denomination with an Episcopal hierarchy, such as the Roman
Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, and some Lutheran and Methodist churches.
See if you can match the cathedral to it's description.
The
Lewis and Clark Expedition -
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first overland expedition
undertaken by the United States to the Pacific coast and back, and the
third recorded transcontinental crossing of North America. Play the game
and see if you can match the clue to the answer.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer - An Incredible Mix of Knowledge and Humanity
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"Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer