Presidential history: The power and expansion of presidential direct action decrees
Presidential decrees have evolved into powerful tools that significantly impact American governance, shaping policy decisions ...
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Commentary: The history of executive orders — Tom Purcell
The first executive order was signed by George Washington in 1789 to direct federal agencies on how to handle official ...
In Trump's America, could Juneteenth be at risk?
With President Donald Trump's crusade against DEI and established cultural holidays, are federal holidays like Juneteenth prime for the chopping block? Federal agencies have been working to comply ...
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The History of Slavery in the United States From Beginning to End
With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...
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Stories of Black Communities Stay Alive in Local Cemeteries
Headstones dot a wooded, overgrown hillside in front of two mid-rise office buildings on Paces Ferry Road in Vinings.
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Planting hope in the garden: Artist Carrie Mae Weems, who named a peony for W.E.B. Du Bois, dreamed of a memorial garden
In 2013, the widely acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems — a charismatic artist, activist and educator, known for installations, ...
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“The Legacy of Black Greek Life: Tradition, Activism, and Community”
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have long been celebrated as places where Black culture is honored, and their student bodies reflect the diversity ...
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Meggers’ Memo: Getting Things Done
Friends, This week in Public Safety, I passed HF 42 out of committee, now it is eligible for a floor vote. In Labor and Workforce, I was able to pass HSB 26 out of committee and it is now eligible for ...