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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s rise is, in part, due to the work of those women and Black men – and to Black women judges dating back almost a century.
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Sharon D. Wright Austin, University of Florida
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3/24/22
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Vietnam Era Veterans who served from November 1, 1955, through May 15, 1975, regardless of location will be eligible to receive the 50th Commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Pin and Presidential Proclamation.
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From the Orange County Newsroom
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3/23/22
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Here are five profiles from The Conversation’s archive that highlight the brilliance, grit, and unique perspectives of five women who worked in geosciences, math, ornithology, pharmacology, and physics during the 20th century.
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By Maggie Villiger, The Conversation
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3/22/22
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Amid the dyed-green rivers and pints of Guinness, it can be easy to forget the symbolic importance of St Patrick’s Day to Irish people in the early 20th century.
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By Lauren Alex O' Hagan, Cardiff University
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3/16/22
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In this tale, the queen stayed true to her Jewish roots and used her status to sway her husband, King Achashverosh, to defend the Jews against the sinister plans of Haman, the king’s adviser, who had plotted to wipe them out.
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By Zev Eleff, American Jewish History
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3/15/22
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Nearly two weeks after King’s funeral, in April of 1968, King’s confidant and former strategist Wyatt Tee Walker tried to renew this faith.
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By Corey D. B. Walker, University of Richmond
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2/24/22
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In antebellum America, operatic and concert songs were very popular forms of entertainment. European concert sopranos, such as Jenny Lind and Catherine Hayes, drew huge crowds and rave reviews during their U.S. tours.
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By Adam Gustafson, Penn State
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2/17/22
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The “tan soldiers,” as the black press affectionately called them, were also for the most part left out of the triumphant narrative of America’s “Greatest Generation.”
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By Maria Höhn, Vassar College
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2/10/22
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Each …
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By Kenyatta R. Gilbert, Associate Professor of Homiletics, Howard University
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2/3/22
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Tradition, legacy, and honor will lead the way Monday afternoon in South Apopka when the 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade commences at 2 pm.
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From Staff Reports
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1/16/22
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For his first presidential Thanksgiving, George Washington aimed to pull his country together in the face of the many internal divisions that could yank it apart.
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By Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino
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12/29/21
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With the “old year” approach, perhaps you can sidestep the inevitable challenges that come with traditional New Year’s resolutions and achieve lasting, positive changes.
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Mark Canada, Indiana University Kokomo and Christina Downey, Indiana University
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12/27/21
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The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter.
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From history.com
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12/23/21
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The Christmas truce took place on December 25th, 1914. At certain points along the line in France and Flanders, British and German soldiers met between their trenches, shaking hands, sharing stories, and posing for photographs.
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Peter Doyle, London South Bank University
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12/23/21
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The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili, the most widely spoken African language. However, Kwanzaa, the holiday, did not exist in Africa.
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Frank Dobson, Vanderbilt University
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12/23/21
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Elisabeth Basford’s recent biography of Mary (the first for a century) has cast new light on this reticent, shy but dedicated young woman. Basford rebranded her as the “first modern princess”.
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By Peter Doyle, London South Bank University
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12/23/21
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behind the beautiful, blood-red bracts of the poinsettia, there’s a story rife with geopolitics, patent wars, a dethroned monopoly, and complex supply chains.
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By Zachary Crockett, The Hustle
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12/19/21
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Santa Claus had undergone many makeovers in the Western imagination by the time readers were introduced to “‘Twas the Night before Christmas.”
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By Melissa Chim, General Theological Seminary
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12/16/21
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Fortunately for the United States, all three Pacific fleet carriers were out at sea on training maneuvers. These giant aircraft carriers would have their revenge against Japan six months later at the Battle of Midway.
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From the History Channel
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12/6/21
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When COVID-19 kept us all indoors, District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore wanted to help break up the monotony. She researched and created five different driving tours, including in Apopka!
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From the Office of Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
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11/16/21
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7 stories that shaped Apopka's news include a four-part series on the 2022 Apopka Mayoral Election.
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From Staff Reports
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10/31/21
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10/24/21
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10/17/21
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