Black History Month, or African-American History Month, is observed in the United States every year in February. Throughout the month, institutions and schools acknowledge and share the contributions, achievements, and experiences of Black Americans. With the following 29 quotes—one for each day o...
I felt an awesome responsibility, and I took the responsibility very seriously, of being a role model and opening another door to black Americans, but the important thing is not that I am black, but that I did a good job as a scientist and an astronaut. There will be black astronauts ...
“Raleigh has long boasted great property value and generational wealth-building opportunities for Black families. It is one of the earliest cities Black folks settled post-Civil War. According to the National Park Service, the city was a center for advancement and opportunity for Black Americans ...
20. “In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for thewealthiest Americansbecause it was the only way I could prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans. But we cannot afford $1 trillion worth of tax cuts for every millionaire and billionaire in our society. We can’t afford it....
John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate spy who was angered by a recent speech in which Lincoln advocated voting rights for black Americans, plotted to assassinate Lincoln at the theatre. He was able to sneak up on the president and shoot him before escaping....
Best 25 Quotes by Barack Obama “Americans still believe in an America where anything’s possible – they just don’t think their leaders do.” Barack Obama “Change doesn’t come from Washington; change comes to Washington.” Barack Obama ...
"I was once asked by a reporter why as a non-citizen of the United States, I volunteered to join the military and serve in Vietnam. I answered, ‘I was always an American in my heart.” Alfred Rascón “Nearly all Americans have ancestors who braved the oceans – liberty-loving risk ...
22. “I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American; young, old; gay, straight; men, women, folks with disabilities, all pledging allegiance under the same proud flag to this big, bold...
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If you happen to stop by the Strand Bookstore in New York City, you will inevitably come across signs placed among the shelves that provide the following timeless advice: “Think before you speak. Read before you think.” That slogan also appears on many other items of merchandise, like t...