Latest Spotlights
30th Anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide
This Saturday is the 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is a solemn occasion that holds profound significance for the public, reminding us of the ...
Turning the City Green! Georgia Southern celebrates Savannah's 200th St. Patrick's Day Parade
Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in America, right behind New York City and Chicago. Comprised of Irish heritage, ...
Black culture expert on history and significance of Juneteenth
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, is available for inquiries on Juneteenth. Tracy is an expert in comparative ...
What we can learn from celebrating Irish-American heritage all month long
President Joseph Biden declared March of 2021 Irish-American Heritage month. In his statement, the president highlighted, “We owe a debt of gratitude to the Irish-American inventors ...
400 years since the first enslaved people arrived in America – our experts can help in looking back at our country’s history
It was 400 years ago this August that the first enslaved people arrived on the shores of North America, changing forever the direction of history. “These ...
Juneteenth: Our experts can explain the history, meaning and truth behind this historic moment
Most will know that Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. It’s taught in schools and is even part of the Disney experience. ...
Expanding Our Knowledge - Black History Month
Black History Month, established in 1926 as a week-long festivity coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, has transformed into a month-long celebration ...