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“The Other Blacklist”: Red Scare’s impact on African Americans
May 15, 2015Mary Helen Washington's book is a welcomed addition to the history of the period, especially its impact on African Americans.
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Today in history: The 1970 killings at Jackson State College
May 15, 2015The Jackson State killings occurred on May 15, 1970, at Jackson State College, a historically Black college.
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The Volkswagen chronicle: Porsche and Piëch
May 14, 2015The North German city with the very tourist-attractive name "Wolfsburg" boasts of two things, though both are second best.
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Today: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 14, 2015"The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America's history."
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Today in history: Philadelphia police bomb MOVE 30 years ago
May 13, 2015In 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on a residential building, resulting in a massive fire that left 11 persons dead including five children.
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