Posts By Shakira Thomas

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Julian Bond was an American civil rights leader whose life and legacy are both inspiring and important to learn about. He was a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent Read full Post
Medgar Evers was a civil rights leader and activist who fought for the advancement of African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 60s. He was an infl Read full Post
Thurgood Marshall was a titan of the legal world. He was the first African American to be appointed to the Supreme Court, and he played a pivotal role in desegregati Read full Post
You may have heard of Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, but do you know about W.E.B. Du Bois? He was a civil rights leader who fought for equality long before t Read full Post
Today and every year on February 2nd, millions of people around the world celebrate Groundhog Day. The holiday has been celebrated for over 150 years in the United S Read full Post
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. February is a time of year when many people take the opportunity to reflect on the history of African Americans. Ev Read full Post
Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, and today marks the start of it. This is a time to recognize the accomplishments of African America Read full Post
Today and every January 31st, the Republic of Nauru celebrates its independence from Australia. As a tiny island nation of just 13,094 people living on an area of on Read full Post
Have you ever heard the term "regulatory capture" and wondered what it meant? You're not alone. In fact, regulatory capture is a relatively obscure concept that many Read full Post
Today and every January 27th, we honor the victims of the Holocaust and recognize the importance of remembering their stories. International Holocaust Remembrance Da Read full Post
Today is Australia Day in Australia! Australia Day is an annual national holiday celebrated each year on January 26th. It marks the day in 1788 when the first fleet Read full Post
Today and every year on January 26th, India celebrates its Republic Day. It is a national holiday that commemorates the day when the Constitution of India came into Read full Post
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