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Arkansas to Honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash with Statues at U.S. Capitol
Five years ago, Arkansas lawmakers made the decision to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, facing little objection to removing the existing...
On this day in 1960, President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960
On May 6, 1960, President Dwight D. Eisenhower put his signature on the Civil Rights Act of 1960. The significant legislation ushered in federal oversight of...
Medgar Evers to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously
Today, Medgar Evers will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. Evers, a distinguished World War II veteran and a prominent figure in the...
Canadian-American inventor Elijah McCoy was born on this day in 1843
On May 2, 1843, Elijah McCoy, a Canadian-American inventor, was born in Ontario, Canada.
Raised by former slaves who had fled to Canada via the...
Professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A. Brown was born on this day in 1901
On May 1, 1901, professor, poet, and literary critic Sterling A. Brown was born in Washington, D.C. He is best known for his work in educating...