Connecticut Families: Bloomfield genealogist shares historical information with Black families
In the 1990s, John Mills of Bloomfield embarked on a quest to find out more about his ancestors. This took him to a Texas ...
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ByGone Muncie: The life of Lazarus Fletcher
Fletcher was well known across the Magic City. He was hired as a letter carrier in 1892, the first African American to work ...
Art, but make it Eagles: A bird-filled art guide for Philadelphians who aren’t really into football
Painter William Birch moved to Philadelphia from England in 1794 and made a name for himself for his exquisite enamel copies ...
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Jon Batiste Performs Powerful Rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at 2025 Super Bowl
Cameras captured President Donald Trump saluting, Chiefs coach Andy Reid holding his hat to his chest and Jalen Hurts closing ...
The surprising story of Albert Van Spence, an early G.A.R. member
Litchfield’s G.A.R. Hall holds a special place in my heart. For about three years, while I was writing my two Terry Tales books, it was my second home. It was in the G.A.R. that I ...
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Unmasking the Charlatans
And there are countless other Black charlatans who are being unmasked: Al Sharpton (Granddaddy of Black charlatans), Stacey ...
Harriet Tubman led military raids during the Civil War as well as her better-known slave rescues
Harriet Tubman has long been known as a conductor on the Underground Railroad leading enslaved Black people to freedom. Less ...
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Enlistment of Colored Troops in Kentucky Executive Order.
DEAR SIR: The letter referred by you to me from "H. BARNS, Colonel First Michigan Colored regiment," requesting Your aid to "Capt. W.A. McCLEVELAND" in his recruiting mission to Kentucky for the ...