Why The Harlem Ballroom Scene Was Important To The Black And Latinx LGBTQ+ Community
The Harlem Ballroom Scene was and is important to the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Its cultural impact is also more ubiquitous than you may realize.
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Pat Robertson's Controversial 1988 Bid For President
Pat Robertson, credited with the rise of the religious right in American politics, sought the 1988 nomination for president in the Republican Party.
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What MLK And Malcolm X Really Thought Of Each Other
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were titans of the Civil Rights era. Here's what they really thought of each other.
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Donald Trump's Sexual Abuse Liability Verdict Explained
On May 9, 2023, a New York jury found Donald Trump liable for sex abuse and defamation in a civil case. Those charges were brought by writer E. Jean Carroll.
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The Worst Things Joe Biden Has Ever Said
A self-proclaimed "gaffe machine," President Joe Biden has had his fair share of word blunders. Here are the worst things Biden has ever said.
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Emmett Till Accuser Carolyn Bryant Faced Legal Battles Until The End Of Her Life
In 1955, Donham, then Carolyn Bryant, told her husband, Roy Bryant, that 14-year-old Black boy Emmett Till sexually propositioned her in public.
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This Is Why Presidents Use So Many Pens When Signing Documents
As many may have noticed, U.S. presidents often use more than one pen when they sign important documents - and sometimes way, way more than one pen.
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What Happens After A New American President Takes Office
After a newly elected American president takes office, their first few days are full of action and activity.
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Mildred And Richard Loving's Life After The Landmark Loving V. Virginia Case
On June 12, 1967, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Virginia's Racial Integrity Act that banned interracial marriage.
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The Worst Things Donald Trump Has Ever Said
Here are some of the most controversial quotes attributed to Trump, and the effects such outbursts have had on his supporters, opponents, and American politics.
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The Charges Against Donald Trump Explained
For the first time in U.S. history, a grand jury voted to indict a former U.S. president on criminal charges. Trump could face prison time if convicted.
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Donald Trump's Attorney Scoffs At Assumptions The Former President Will Be Put In Handcuffs
Will Donald Trump's wrists get shackled by handcuffs as if he was a common, non-presidential hush-money supplier? His attorney doesn't think so.
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How Donald Trump's Lawyer Is Connected To The Natalee Holloway Case
The lawyer potentially defending Donald Trump on charges related to his March 2023 indictment in New York state is connected to another high-profile crime.
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The Wild Way Donald Trump And Stormy Daniels Met
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on hush money charges involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. But how did these two cross paths?
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The First Black Female Lawyer In America Was Born In The 1800s
Over 150 years ago, Charlotte E. Ray became the very first Black woman to graduate law school and be admitted to the bar in any state in the United States.
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Tina Bell: The 'Black Godmother' Of The Seattle Grunge Scene
Tina Bell: the 'Black Godmother' of the Seattle grunge scene never really got the credit she deserved for being a pioneer of the sound.
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The Tragic Genocide Of Brazil's Indigenous Peoples
The killing of indigenous people in Brazil and the destruction of their homes and culture have been described by some as a full-blown genocide.
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Questionable Things About George W. Bush's Presidency
The George W. Bush years have become synonymous with a string of major emergencies from September 11th to Hurricane Katrina to the 2008 financial crisis.
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A Nuclear Meltdown Left A Young Jimmy Carter Dealing With Months Of Radioactivity
The naval crew slowly lowered Lt. James Carter into the National Research Experimental (NRX) Reactor in Chalk River, Ontario, Canada. Here's the story.
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The 14 Men Who Were President Before George Washington
While most know that George Washington was the first president of the U.S., he actually succeeded 14 men who served as leader of the Continental Congress.
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Inside The Assassination Attempts Against Donald Trump
Being a world leader is dangerous business. Surprisingly, in more than two centuries, only four American presidents have been killed while in office.
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Cheryl Browne: The First Black Contestant In The Miss America Pageant
Cheryl Browne was the first Black contestant in the Miss America pageant after the organization changed a rule that said only white women could compete.
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The Quirkiest Hobbies And Habits Of American Presidents
It should come as no surprise that when many presidents found themselves with a little downtime, they often had unusual or quirky hobbies.
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Jimmy Carter's Legacy Is One Of Peace, In And Out Of The White House
Former President Jimmy Carter has had quite a legacy when it comes to peace. Here's a look back at some of his efforts to bring peace to the world.
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Why President Theodore Roosevelt Wore A Lock Of Lincoln's Hair Around His Finger
President Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most beloved leaders in American history. Here is why he wore a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair around his finger.
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When Jimmy Carter's Administration Used Supernatural Forces To Find Downed Plane
Even some U.S. presidents have turned to psychics, mediums, astrologers, and the general supernatural to lend a helping hand - Jimmy Carter being one of those.
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14 U.S. Presidents Who Didn't Survive 10 Years After The End Of Their Presidency
Some former U.S. presidents didn't have long to enjoy retirement. Here are 14 U.S. presidents who didn't survive 10 years after the end of their presidency
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