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Today in history: Historic LGBTQ demonstration in Los Angeles
February 10, 2017Fifty years ago, on February 11, 1967, a mass demonstration protesting police harassment of LGBTQ people took place.
Read moreSophie and Hans Scholl
February 8, 2017We have all heard the expression about the Germans and WWII, “Why didn’t they speak up?”
Read moreThe riveting Rosies: The World War II home front in Richmond, California
February 7, 2017Every Friday, visitors to the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park have the opportunity to meet with some of the original Rosies.
Read moreTrump meets only hand-picked backers for Black History Month
February 6, 2017What does the president notice about Frederick Douglass? Seemingly only that he commands a certain buzz.
Read moreThis week in history: Acclaimed actress/activist Vanessa Redgrave at 80
January 31, 2017One of world’s most famous actresses of stage, screen and television, is also well known as a vocal political activist.
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