Remember When: The 15th Amendment was Adopted into the Constitution
This week marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution. The amendment states that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
REMEMBER WHEN: McCarthyism and the Red Scare in the 1950s
The United States experienced two periods of the Red Scare - after the Bolsheviks took power in Russia (1917-1920) and during World War II. One example of this was the Palmer Raids, a series of violent law-enforcement raids ordered by US Attorney General Alexander Mitchell Palmer that targeted and arrested leftists and anarchists. The period became known as the "Red Summer."
Women's History Month
Women's History Month is dedicated to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the history of the United States. Women such as Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks have left a significant impact on women's history that dates back to the founding of the nation. It has since become an international celebration, with countries around the world recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of women.
Remember When: Bessie Smith Recorded "Downhearted Blues
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the recording of Bessie Smith's first song, "Downhearted Blues." The Harlem Renaissance singer is popularly known as the Empress of Blues.
REMEMBER WHEN: Satchel Paige was the First Black Player Nominated to the Baseball Hall of Fame
He was called the "best and fastest pitcher I've ever faced" by Joe DiMaggio. On this day fifty-two years ago, Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be nominated into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
REMEMBER WHEN: Condoleeza Rice is Confirmed as the First Black Female Secretary of State
Condoleeza Rice was confirmed Secretary of State 18 years ago today, making her the highest ranking African American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet.
REMEMBER WHEN: Dr. Wilhelm Röntgen Discovered X-rays
One hundred twenty-seven years ago today, the Austrian newspaper of record, "Die Presse" announced a revolutionary moment in the history of science, Dr. Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays. Röntgen, a German physicist, was working with cathode ray tubes in his laboratory when he noticed that a fluorescent screen near the tube was glowing, even though the tube was wrapped in heavy black paper to block any light from escaping.