Joyce Bryant sings for first time on a dare
She was a teenager visiting cousins in Los Angeles. They went to a local club where an impromptu singalong began. On a dare she got up on stage to sing. Soon sh...
Author: Historical Snapshots
The Loving Family
The Loving Family Story: “Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That the State…prepare a form whereon the racial composition of any individual, as ...
Jim Thorpe wins gold at 1912 Olympics
It’s the 1912 summer Olympics in Stockholm. Jim Thorpe, a Native American from Oklahoma, represents the U.S. in four track and field events, the most important ...
Chuck Taylor and the rise of Converse
Chuck Taylor sneakers have been a staple of fashion for years. But how did they become popular? You can say the historical record started in 1908 when 47 year o...