Articles for tag: Frederick Douglass, George Washington Carver, Thurgood Marshall, W.E.B. Dubois

Karla News

Famous African Americans

February is right around the corner, and with it, Black History Month. Black History Month was originated in 1926 and is held in February because that particular month contains the birthdays of two Americans who have had a profound and positive effect on the lives of African Americans, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Here is ...

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Most Famous Men for Black History Month

Black history Month is the one month of the year that we remember all of our historical figures that help shape our history and our country. The following famous men in this article not only teach us their struggles in their lives, but they teach us the importance of standing up for what we believe ...

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Museums in the Dallas Area Worth Seeing

The Sixth Floor Museum A Dallas location that has become synonymous with infamy is Dealy Plaza. It was at this location on a cool November afternoon in 1963 that President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot as his motorcade passed the Texas Schoolbook Depository Building. That building now houses The Sixth Floor Museum. Opening on Presidents ...

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Southern Boiled Peanuts: a History

You know it’s autumn, when you start to see the signs. Dripping paint by roadside stands spell out: “Boiled P-Nuts.” The cooler weather, the nutty smell, the rolling steam… it must be boiled peanut season. Whether you’re from the South or not, this delicious treat is perfect for snacking on while watching the game or ...