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Karen Gray Houston's 'Daughter of the Boycott' Recounts Her Family's Key Role In The Civil Rights Movement
The author profiles her family’s involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the movement that changed America. -
Successes And Shortcomings: 30 Years Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
The disability rights movement looks at the bill’s legacy while facing new challenges. -
Johns Hopkins, Long Believed An Abolitionist, Actually Owned Slaves, University Says
Historians for Johns Hopkins University discovered that the founder of the Baltimore-based school owned slaves, contrary to the long-held belief that the… -
The Legacy Of Tunney Lee: Preserving The History Of Boston's Chinatown
We remember the late architect, urban planner, historian and activist who worked to preserve the history of his beloved Chinatown. -
Native Americans Mark Thanksgiving With National Day Of Mourning
The annual event in Plymouth began in 1970. -
Massachusetts Doesn't Have The Only Claim On The First Thanksgiving
Edgar B. Herwick III from GBH's Curiosity Desk explains other claims to the first Thanksgiving. -
Not Your Average Guidebook: 'A People's Guide' Sheds Light On Greater Boston's Untold Histories
The guidebook focuses on the overlooked stories of underrepresented communities. -
In Waltham, A Holiday Light Show For Charity Stirs Up Controversy
The Lions Club's fundraiser at the now closed Fernald Center has been criticized by disabilities rights advocates because of the institution's dark past. -
Here's Where In Massachusetts The Pilgrims First Landed In 1620 — And It Wasn't Plymouth
Today marks 400 years since the Pilgrims arrived in mainland America. -
Pilsner's Pandemic Popularity: A History Of The 'Beer Of Kings'
With the rise of alcoholic seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages, how long can pilsner keep its crown?
