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Circa 1975: During a protest gathering, some followers of AIM (American Indian Movement ) raise their fists to swear the Red Power oath.

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American Indian Movement (AIM)

The ‘Termination Policy’ and AIM’s Origins In the first half of the 20th century, the federal government imposed a higher degree of control over Indian lands, with the intention of breaking up tribes and assimilating their members into American cities. “Termination policy” became federal law in 1953, as Congress formally ended its recognition of more than […]

King Charles III

King Charles III’s Early Life Born November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was the first child of then‑Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip and grandson of King George VI. On February 6, 1952, at the age of 3, he became heir‑apparent when his mother ascended the throne. At age 4, Charles […]

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Origins of AAPI Heritage Month The effort to officially recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander contributions to the United States began in the late 1970s, and took over 10 years to make it a permanent month‑long celebration. In 1977, New York representative Frank Horton introduced House Joint Resolution 540, which proposed proclaiming the first 10 […]

Eid al‑Adha

When Is Eid al‑Adha 2022? In the United States, Eid al‑Adha 2022 is predicted to begin on the evening of July 9 (depending on sightings of the moon), and will end with the culmination of Hajj a few days later. The Story of Eid al‑Adha In the Quran, Ibrahim has a dream in which Allah […]

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Women’s History Month

Celebrate the progress and accomplishments of American women with this look at trailblazers throughout history. Are you next?

Flashback: Independence Day 1941

As World War II raged in Europe and North Africa, the United States celebrated its Independence Day in July 1941. It was looking increasingly likely that the U.S. would enter the war, and President Franklin Roosevelt delivered an address that equivocated America’s own struggle for freedom in the 1700s with the struggle faced by her […]

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Flashback: Memorial Day – 1936

In the shadow of Hitler’s rise to power, Americans observe Memorial Day in 1936 with a sense that another worldwide conflict might be on the horizon. General John Pershing, who led America’s forces during WWI, argues that peace should be sought at any cost.

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Flashback: Easter 1941

1941’s Easter celebrations would be the last before the United States officially entered WWII. It was a time to celebrate peace, even under the specter of global war. This episode of Flashback takes a look at how the U.S. celebrated Easter during a time of conflict.

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