Abraham Lincoln
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From Kenya to America: The Wonderfully Interesting Case of John Michael Cummings
On May 9, John Brown will be a sesquicentennial and 10 years old. Today, awareness and respect for black culture…
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How Black Soldiers Saved the Union in the Forgotten Battle of Island Mound
In October 1862, a group of formerly enslaved and vastly outnumbered African American troops soundly defeated Confederate guerrilla fighters during…
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JESSE JACKSON: Spirit of Emancipation Proclamation Under Attack Again Today
Racial division, stoked cynically by the highest offices in the land, once more is on the rise.
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Sojourner Truth’s Pivotal Meeting with President Lincoln Remembered
Nearly a century after "the shot heard round the world," there was a meeting that captivated the attention of everyone…
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Ford’s Theatre Society Hosts ‘Generation Abe’ After-Hours Events
Young professionals ages 21-35 can enjoy after-hours access to Ford's Theatre at "Generation Abe: Museum Night" on Aug. 1 from…
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A Time to Embrace History
Imagine getting a chance to view the real Emancipation Proclamation document.
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JESSE JACKSON: Trump’s Mutterings a Stark Contrast to Lincoln’s Eloquence
Just as Donald Trump is no Abraham Lincoln, today's Republican Party stands in stark contradiction to the Republican Party of…
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JESSE JACKSON: Remember, Rekindle the Spirit of Emancipation Proclamation
One-hundred forty-five years ago on Jan. 1, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, helping to transform this country from a…
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THE RELIGION CORNER: Back in the Day, ‘Til Morning Comes!
What's your plan for the New Year's weekend? Take a look at this exciting opportunity for you and your family…
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America’s Choice: Racial Separation or Race War
The United States is on the brink of implosion, not so unlike 160 years ago when the righteous cause of…
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