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Can you imagine a nation driven by an unwavering belief in its divine destiny, destined to span the entire continent? Such was the fervor of 19th-century America, encapsulated by the powerful concept of Manifest Destiny. But how did this expansive ideology impact the political landscape of the United States? In this article, we delve into

 The keel for the future USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209), the Navy’s 5th John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, was laid at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company’s (GD NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, on 8 August.

Charles M. Murrell III, 36, claims in a federal lawsuit he suffered substantial injuries when Patriot Front members hit him with riot shields as they pinned him against a light pole on July 2, 2022.

We are witnessing a rise in white nationalism and overtly racisms that parallels period that ended Reconstruction era, Kevin McGruder writes.

I can not tell a lie: I love misconceptions lists - I love writing them almost as much as I love reading them. Therefore, I have put together a third list on the topic! Regular readers will know that we have already presented two such lists.

Can a small religious group influence the course of a nation's democracy and politics? The Quakers, with their steadfast commitment to equality, justice, and peace, have left an indelible mark on American society. The abolitionist movement was spearheaded by Quakers, and they have been active advocates for women's rights and Native American rights since then.

Looking for more films based on real people and events in history? Check out these five films to watch after Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

Slavery is not just a heinous part of our world, both past and present. It is also a reality each one of us inflicts upon ourselves. Look inward, release the chains...and fly!

While it is undeniable that there was no choice and free will involved in enslavement, ignoring its legacy and implications is certainly a choice. If we continue to overlook the uncomfortable truth while rooting for reconciliation, passions will long remain ablaze. Take a seat Governor Ron DeSantis until you find a way to use your Harvard and Yale backgrounds for good and not as an ungodly distortion of truth with a view to Black History and slavery.