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A Thousand Never Evers by Shana BurgHistoric 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!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.

 



Frederick Douglass5 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.

 

 


Lynchings in the Old West“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  - 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 CathedralsFamous 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.

 


Lewis & Clark Expedition, game of the dayThe 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 - "Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace." Albert Schweitzer

 

 


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