
James Baldwin’s Challenge to America: Not Your Negro and Not Willing to Settle
The esteemed 20th-century writer demanded that White society accept its culpability in the betrayal of Black people
The esteemed 20th-century writer demanded that White society accept its culpability in the betrayal of Black people
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After years as a plutocrat’s plaything a luxury vessel came to a violent end
Shaved-pated eccentric with eyes like Rasputin's formed a devil-worshiping church and made a bundle fleecing the gullible
While Charlie Chaplin mocked suffragists, a Hollywood titan and a newspaper heiress put their weight behind a new medium and a message
The hidden history of Economy Hall recalls a brotherhood of Black leaders who built a vibrant community.
Survivor of father's alcohol abuse commits his life to empowering women—and dumping demon rum
Charismatic Shawnee brothers lead Indian resistance to American expansion in early years of the republic
Remote Pacific Islands attracted settlers who dreamed of annexation
Rochester working girl builds an empire of businesswomen and changed the salon experience
Philosophers who argue that reason defines truth face resistance from those who value tradition, culture, and faith
Inferno transforms Nantucket from whaling mecca to seaside resort
When trying to try officials, the unanswered question is whether the act is criminal
Hoping to smash the entire Union Navy, the Confederacy tried to buy the most lethal fleet afloat
Parties have used lame-duck judicial appointments to advance their agendas since Marbury and Madison were pups
Justices label corporations as 'citizens,' making it easier to sue businesses