Pardon my PSA; I am feeling very frustrated! I keep seeing screenshots of outrageous statements floating around… the kind that instantly spike your blood pressure and make you want to hit “share” without thinking. But here’s the thing …
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Learn about two early slaves who defied or made use of the system, the historically bipartisan and inclusive National Women’s Conference in 1977, Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on bribery and fraud charges, and more. It’s This Day in History for November 21.
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Learn about the good news about transgender safety and acceptance — and the two dozen events happening throughout Illinois, Iowa, and nearby states to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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Learn about two pivotal moments in women’s pursuit of voting rights, plus the Jonestown Massacre and its cult killing of more than 900, and supermodel Gia Carangi’s tragic yet impactful death. It’s part of This Day in History for Nov. 18, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Learn about the day the NOH8 campaign against bullying began, Janet Collins broke the race barrier at the Met, America’s first anti-slavery party formed, and more. It’s November 13 in History, compiled by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Did you know a woman first patented the windshield wiper in 1903? Plus, Walt Disney becomes the FBI’s special source, “Sesame Street” transforms education, and the Silent Sentinels lobby the president for women’s right to vote, in This Day in History for November 10 by MainStream MultiMedia
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“Visitability” benefits not just people using wheelchairs, but also “aging parents, young families with strollers, friends with broken legs, and workers hauling deliveries or furniture.” writes quadriplegic, disabled advocate and professional communicator Allaina Humphreys from Bolingbrook, Ill.
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Artwork that is accessible to the “visually diverse” is on display tonight in Fairfield, Ia., as part of “Visual Spectrums” and the Fairfield First Fridays art walk.
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It was a day of firsts throughout history: Shirley Chisholm as the first Black Congressperson elected, Elaine Noble as the first openly LGBTQ+ Congressperson elected, and Sarah McBride as the first openly transgender Congressperson elected. Read about these and more historical happenings, in This Day in History for November 5, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
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Political firsts abound for November 4 in history, including Barack Obama as the first Black U.S. President, the first two female governors ever, and the start of two lasting and impactful political careers: Barney Frank and Tim Scott. It’s This Day in History by MainStream MultiMedia.
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