🪖 African-Americans in Vietnam: Bravery in a Divided America
African-Americans in Vietnam were caught in a dual struggle — fighting for their country abroad while battling discrimination within their own ranks and back home.... Read More
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The Tuskegee Airmen: Fighting Racism at 15,000 Feet
A Bold Experiment in a Divided Nation In 1941, as war threatened Europe and the Pacific, the U.S. military — under pressure from civil rights... Read More
Josephine Baker: Entertainer, Spy, and Civil Rights Icon
While much of the world knew Josephine Baker as a captivating performer, few realized that behind the stage lights and rhinestones, she was also a... Read More
Julia Bullock Uploads History’s Persistent Voice
The recent premiere of the new contemporary opera “Upload,” by Michel van der Aa at the Park Avenue Armory confronted the audience with the idea... Read More