Tag: US History

  • Recession,Recovery, ACA: Obama’s First Term

    President Obama’s first term was marked by economic recovery, Affordable Care Act, foreign policy challenges, bin Laden’s demise, immigration reform, congressional gridlock, Nobel Peace Prize, and re-election.

  • TMIH Space Exploration: March

    Exploring the Cosmic Significance of March: A Glimpse into Space History March, the month that marks the transition from winter to spring, offers more than just warming temperatures and budding blossoms. It carries a cosmic significance intertwined with the exploration of the final frontier: space. As we embrace the changing of seasons, let’s embark on…

  • Diversity In The Classroom: Leaders in STEM

    The article introduces 15 STEM pioneers of Black, African, and Caribbean heritage, highlighting their significant contributions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, alongside resources for further exploration.

  • TMIH Space Exploration: February

    February’s Celestial Delights: Exploring the Cosmic Calendar Image: John Glenn aboard the spacecraft Friendship 7 during his historic orbital mission of Feb. 20, 1962. (Image credit: NASA/Chris Cohen) While February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day, there’s another love that fills the skies during this month: the love of astronomy. This brief and chilly month brings a…

  • Diversity In the Classroom: Legacy of Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar

    Frederick Douglass and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, key figures in American history, significantly contributed to advocacy, literature and civil rights through their powerful writings and eloquent speeches.

  • Diversity in the Classroom: T’Challa to Steel

    The article offers a selection of comic books featuring Black characters, from mainstream publishers, presenting ideas for their use in educational discussions and accompanying resources.