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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination was paved by trailblazing Black women judges

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s rise is, in part, due to the work of those women and Black men – and to Black women judges dating back almost a century. more

Sharon D. Wright Austin, University of Florida | 3/24/22

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, DC

Orange County honoring Vietnam Veterans this Friday

Vietnam Era Veterans who served from November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, regardless of location will be eligible to receive the 50th Commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Pin and Presidential Proclamation. more

From the Orange County Newsroom | 3/23/22

Five groundbreaking researchers who mapped the ocean floor, tested atomic theories, vanquished malaria and more

Here are five profiles from The Conversation’s archive that highlight the brilliance, grit, and unique perspectives of five women who worked in geosciences, math, ornithology, pharmacology, and physics during the 20th century. more

By Maggie Villiger, The Conversation | 3/22/22

How a saint’s day played a key role in the struggle for Irish nationhood

Amid the dyed-green rivers and pints of Guinness, it can be easy to forget the symbolic importance of St Patrick’s Day to Irish people in the early 20th century. more

By Lauren Alex O' Hagan, Cardiff University | 3/16/22

A theater performance during the Purim holiday in Warszawa, Poland. A theater performance during the Purim holiday in Warszawa, Poland. Photograph by Henryk Kotowski, CC BY

Purim spiels: Skits and satire have brought merriment to an ancient Jewish holiday in America

In this tale, the queen stayed true to her Jewish roots and used her status to sway her husband, King Achashverosh, to defend the Jews against the sinister plans of Haman, the king’s adviser, who had plotted to wipe them out. more

By Zev Eleff, American Jewish History | 3/15/22

Civil rights leader Wyatt Tee Walker addresses a crowd at St. Phillips AME Church in Atlanta.

How civil rights leader Wyatt Tee Walker revived hope after MLK’s death

Nearly two weeks after King’s funeral, in April of 1968, King’s confidant and former strategist Wyatt Tee Walker tried to renew this faith. more

By Corey D. B. Walker, University of Richmond | 2/24/22

The story of Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, America’s first black pop star

In antebellum America, operatic and concert songs were very popular forms of entertainment. European concert sopranos, such as Jenny Lind and Catherine Hayes, drew huge crowds and rave reviews during their U.S. tours. more

By Adam Gustafson, Penn State | 2/17/22

African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad and at home

The “tan soldiers,” as the black press affectionately called them, were also for the most part left out of the triumphant narrative of America’s “Greatest Generation.” more

By Maria Höhn, Vassar College | 2/10/22

Sojourner Truth Memorial in Florence, Massachusetts

Hidden figures: How black women preachers spoke truth to power

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By Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Associate Professor of Homiletics, Howard University | 2/3/22

The Apopka Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in South Apopka begins at 2 pm on Monday.

South Apopka parade honors the legacy of MLK, and pays tribute to a local icon

Tradition, legacy, and honor will lead the way Monday afternoon in South Apopka when the 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade commences at 2 pm. more

From Staff Reports | 1/16/22

President George Washington aimed to unify the country with his first Thanksgiving message.

How George Washington used his first Thanksgiving as president to unite a new country

For his first presidential Thanksgiving, George Washington aimed to pull his country together in the face of the many internal divisions that could yank it apart. more

By Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino | 12/29/21

More often than not, the best-laid plans for the new year go awry.

The best way to follow through on your New Year’s resolution? Make an ‘old year’s resolution’

With the “old year” approach, perhaps you can sidestep the inevitable challenges that come with traditional New Year’s resolutions and achieve lasting, positive changes. more

Mark Canada, Indiana University Kokomo and Christina Downey, Indiana University | 12/27/21

The history of Christmas

The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. more

From history.com | 12/23/21

A match in Greece in 1915 not the Christmas day truce in 1914.

The Christmas truce football match – a picture of a Greek kickabout is misappropriated yearly

The Christmas truce took place on December 25th, 1914. At certain points along the line in France and Flanders, British and German soldiers met between their trenches, shaking hands, sharing stories, and posing for photographs. more

Peter Doyle, London South Bank University | 12/23/21

What does Kwanzaa mean for Black Americans?

The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili, the most widely spoken African language. However, Kwanzaa, the holiday, did not exist in Africa. more

Frank Dobson, Vanderbilt University | 12/23/21

Presents from a princess

Elisabeth Basford’s recent biography of Mary (the first for a century) has cast new light on this reticent, shy but dedicated young woman. Basford rebranded her as the “first modern princess”. more

By Peter Doyle, London South Bank University | 12/23/21

How the poinsettia took over Christmas

behind the beautiful, blood-red bracts of the poinsettia, there’s a story rife with geopolitics, patent wars, a dethroned monopoly, and complex supply chains. more

By Zachary Crockett, The Hustle | 12/19/21

‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa – and led to a literary whodunit

Santa Claus had undergone many makeovers in the Western imagination by the time readers were introduced to “‘Twas the Night before Christmas.” more

By Melissa Chim, General Theological Seminary | 12/16/21

PEARL HARBOR,HAWAII: The USS Shaw exploded after being struck during the attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.

On this day in history: Pearl Harbor attacked by Japanese forces

Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training maneuvers. These giant aircraft carriers would have their revenge against Japan six months later at the Battle of Midway. more

From the History Channel | 12/6/21

Driving tours born of necessity during COVID-19 lockdowns still hold value

When COVID-19 kept us all indoors, District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore wanted to help break up the monotony. She researched and created five different driving tours, including in Apopka! more

From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore | 11/16/21