Statues of Women in London: Honouring Remarkable Women
A new book uncovers a quiet revolution in stone and bronze, the growing number of statues honouring remarkable women across the capital.
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Fascism: Could it Happen Here? Exploring the Erosion of Democratic Norms in America
In recent years, the rise of populist and nationalist movements has raised concerns about the potential for a resurgence of fascist tendencies.
Why are Republicans Demonizing Immigrants?
Demonizing immigrants is something leaders have done throughout history, especially when they're trying to control using fear and/or hate.
Frederick Douglass’ Anti-Slavery Speech Remains Relevant
Frederick Douglass’ fiery message for America still resonates.
Malcolm X’s Fearlessness Lives
Despite Trump’s attempts to stoke fear, every day Americans are carrying on the Malcolm X legacy of resistance.
This Lesbian Archive is Recording History as it’s Erased
As programs recognizing LGBTQ+ people are cut, the Ohio Lesbian archive is doing what queer Americans always have: preserving their own history.
Teacher: Juneteenth Can Teach Students to Explore the Oft-Avoided, ‘More Despondent’ Side of U.S. History
Knowles: ‘When we recognize the push to make Juneteenth a national holiday was led by an educator — it highlights the strength & influence we possess’
‘We don’t wait to be celebrated’: What Juneteenth means this year
The president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History on rest, resistance and remembering.
Use of Federal Troops in LA recalls Militarized Law Enforcement in Civil Rights Movement
To activate the National Guard requires that protesters are constituting either an “invasion” or “rebellion.”
Millions rally against authoritarianism, White House portrays No Kings protests as threats
At the end of a week when President Donald Trump sent Marines and the California National Guard to Los Angeles to quell protests, Americans across the country turned out in huge numbers to protest Trump’s attempts to expand his power. In rallies on June 14, 2025, organized under the banner “No…
Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America
Politics based grievance and violence continues. In a Truth Social post, Trump said, “For those who have been wronged and betrayed, I am your retribution.”
A museum on the move: new institution captures human stories of migration
Migration has become a politically charged topic of late. Those behind Fenix Rotterdam hope to offer a nuanced picture of the ‘timeless and universal’ phenomenon.
Democracy Under Attack: Events From History to Inspire Us as We Fight Back
With an increasingly authoritarian administration in the White House, we have a democracy under attack. Events in history can inspire us as we fight back.
The 5 Worst Genocides in World History
This is a list of the 5 worst genocides in world history. Genocide is the most atrocious of human rights violations. A group of people exterminated simply because of their identity.
Eugenics echoed in Trump Administration Health Policies
People with disabilities were among the first threatened and harmed by the Trump administration’s dismantling of legal guardrails and federal policies ensuring equitable protections and services.
Why 1963 was America’s tipping point
Black studies scholar Peniel Joseph’s new book illuminates a pivotal point in the nation’s struggle for civil rights — and how only one year can bring us closer (or further from) true democracy and racial equity.
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