Honoring the Buffalo Soldier

Honoring the Buffalo Soldier

July 28th is an important day in Black history. Just one month after Juneteenth, it’s fitting that the day marks the formation of the first Army regiment of African-American soldiers. This was only possible after Congress passed the Army Organization Act during the...
The Appreciation of the Jazz of Lady Day

The Appreciation of the Jazz of Lady Day

“Jazz music is the devil’s work.” I can’t help but wonder how many people actually could keep a straight face when that line was uttered in The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021). I doubt anyone was surprised to learn it was Harry J. Anslinger—the 1st...
A Toast to Nation Siblings Day

A Toast to Nation Siblings Day

For many, siblings can be a touchy subject and a special kind of headache. When you consider that about 80% of people around the world have siblings, it makes sense that individuals so close could find any number of reasons to argue. Spending a lot of time with...