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(A historical marker located in Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland.)

The Menil Collection in Houston, Texas

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the third in a series of articles giving an introduction to the Federalist Papers, a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution. In Federalist #2, John Jay makes the case that America should remain a

The events leading to the declaration of independence, which have been rapidly passed in review, in the preceding pages, have brought us to the more particular notice of those distinguished men, wh…

Produced at KUT, In Black America is a long-running, nationally syndicated program dedicated to all facets of the African American experience. John Hanson profiles a diverse selection of current and historically significant figures whose stories help illuminate life in Black America. Guests include civil rights leaders, educators, artists, athletes and writers describing their experiences, achievements and work in chronicling and advancing the quality of African American life.

Rev. Samuel Ringgold Ward October 17, 1817 Rev. Samuel Ringgold Ward was born on this date. He was a Black abolitionist and minister. Born a slave on Maryland Eastern Shore he escaped with his parents in 1820. His father was a descent from an African prince who learned to read, so that he could enjoy the priceless privilege of searching the Scriptures and supporting himself as a house painter.

Dave Hanson was the secondary protagonist in Killer Klowns From Outer Space and was the only human character who successfully launched attacks on the Klowns, the first being Jumbo. He is a police officer who at the beginning of the movie was trying to stop the agrressive Officer Mooney from physically assaulting two teenagers accused of drinking alcohol at a park. Mike and Debbie had reported the Killer Klowns' massacre to Dave, but he didn't believe them. Dave, however, did see the truth…

This is a short biography on the historical enigma Prophet Noble Drew Ali that we wrote on his birthday, January 8.

John Hope Franklin wrote of the African American struggle for justice for seven decades. At his death, he was called "the first great American historian to reckon the price owed in violence, autocracy and militarism.”