I love sharing the stories of various “Native Americans” who have been sidelined in many history courses. The following is … More
Category: American history
When a deadly disease gripped an Alaskan town, a dog saved the day—but history hailed another
The movie Togo recounts an act of heroism in the midst of a frightening outbreak. Here star Willem Dafoe describes … More
Meet the women who risked everything to be the first to fly – Photos Included
As one female pilot wrote, “A woman who can find fulfillment in the skies will never again need to live … More
Medal of Honor awarded to one of the first Black U.S. Special Forces officers – Video included
One of the first Black military officers to lead an elite unit in combat received the nation’s highest award for … More
George “Gabby” Hayes
I want to share a character that crisscrossed my youth when we could watch films at the Saturday matinee or … More
Gun Insanity in America – Video Included
Jon Stewart has a discussion with State Sen. Nathan Dahm (R-OK) has penned several bills loosening gun restrictions, including the … More
What are wetlands, and why are they so critical for life on Earth?
These unique ecosystems have a small footprint but play a big role in providing habitat for wildlife, and protecting us … More
Jimmy Carter’s Presidency Was Not What You Think
Kai Bird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, the director of the Leon Levy Center for Biography and the author of … More
Meet the Queer, Indigenous Creatives Behind the Groundbreaking Comedy Reservation Dogs
BY BRAUDIE BLAIS-BILLIE – THEM Magazine “I never thought I’d hear the words “skoden” on a Hulu/FX show. Used either as … More
The Cherokee Nation
“According to tribal history, Cherokee people have existed since time immemorial. Our oral history extends back through the millennia. It’s … More