Category: History Past And Present
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Mae Mallory: Civil Rights Activist -N-Self-Defense Advocate!
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Mae Mallory (June 9, 1927 – 2007) Mae Mallory was a civil rights activist supporting armed self-defense and school integration. Generally, she participated in demonstrations against the Vietnam War and the U.S. occupation of the Dominican. And believed Black people are masters of their fate – militant forms of Black Power often…
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Embrace Aging: Why You Should Embrace It!
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Embrace aging…we all want to live as long and healthy as possible, but why? The reality is that aging doesn’t come with any guarantees. In any case, it’s not something bad or wrong; it just happens – which can make this process feel like one big lottery game…where you’re trying your best…
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The Past…10 Lessons to be Learned from History!
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The past is a world of its own. The centuries are filled with secrets, scandals, and stories that have been lost in the annals of time. Fortunately for us, some people are dedicated to unearthing these buried treasures. History buffs and archaeologists dedicate their lives to unraveling the mysteries of…
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Forced Sterilization: A Perilous Undertaking2!
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Forced sterilization in America was long and tragically heinous…during the 20th century. Moreover, well-known figures like Theodore Roosevelt supported the legislation and advocated eugenic interventions preventing individuals with inherited traits from reproducing. For instance, President Roosevelt felt criminals and individuals with certain cognitive disabilities (the so-called ‘feeble-minded‘) should be sexually sterilized. Coincidently, Roosevelt…
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Memorial Day…Remembering Our Fallen Heros’ …
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Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have fallen and were wounded in battle. It’s a time to come together as a nation, reflect on the sacrifices made by the military members, and express our gratitude for their service. That said…I want to take a moment…
