In 1924 a mob drove the first Black homeowners out of wealthy Hillsborough, CA. A century later their descendant is suing. Here’s what happened and why it matters.
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Virginia Christian: 5 Hard Truths Behind Her Execution
The 1912 execution of 17-year-old Virginia “Gennie” Christian exposed race, gender, and justice in Jim Crow Virginia. Here are 5 hard truths behind her case.
The Life of Maya Angelou
Known for her beautiful memoir I Know Why the Cage Bird Sings, Maya Angelou is a critically acclaimed … The Life of Maya AngelouRead more