The New York Amsterdam News
The New York Amsterdam News was founded in Manhattan in 1909 by James H. Anderson. From Anderson’s humble beginnings and his $10 investment, the newspaper grew to be one of
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Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Surveyor, Scientist, Writer
Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), a free Black man and a contemporary of the Founding Fathers, was an interdisciplinary pioneer who taught himself about various forms of science, astronomy, and geographical surveying.
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Poodles Against Hitler: Dogs for Defense for World War II
When World War II began, the United States military had no plan for using dogs for defense. This was in spite of the example set by European countries that employed
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Sacagawea: Native Americans Tell Her Story
Sacagawea’s story is everywhere. She is part of every book written about Lewis and Clark’s journey. There are many, many children’s books about her, and she is said to have
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