Segregation and Activism: Then and Now on the Eastside
byEarly one Sunday morning on July 21, 1974, Mt. Zion First Baptist Church members awakened, not from the alarms of clocks set to be…
Deco Districts and Community Identity: Historic Designation and Preservation of Art Deco Architecture
byArt Deco defines modern America. Throughout the early 20th century, Art Deco remains a constant. Deco blended classic influences, such as Egyptian and Mayan…
ROOTS: A Cultural Phenomenon
byThere are some things in life that just completely take this world by surprise. The TV miniseries Roots, premiering in 1977, did just that….
Perseverance in Preservation: The Hundred-year Historical Development of Woodlawn Lake Park
byFor over 100 years, Woodlawn Lake Park in San Antonio, Texas has been a place for visitors to relax or partake in community gatherings…
Martín de Alarcón: The Forgotten Founder of San Antonio
byMartín de Alarcón, a Spanish sailor, thrived in the world of the Spanish military. The Spanish crown appointed him to protect the country in…
Bilingual Education in the Edgewood District for the Past 50 Years
byIn late-March 1969, professors, activists, School Board members, and education experts flocked to a room at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas on…
Alice In Chains: Unchained
byEveryone from the 1990’s remembers how influential the grunge movement was for music and fashion. Flannels, torn jeans, and long, messy hair; you name…
Radiator Springs and the Old Spanish Trail: How Pixar’s Cars Reflects the History of an Old Auto Route
byAlmost every family has a story they can tell about a long distance road trip; it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t. For children…
Hope and Grief: Robert Kennedy’s Speech on the night of Dr. King’s Assassination
by“Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. … I’m not…
A Loss of Innocence: How Russian Authority’s Response to The Beslan Massacre Worsened Its Death Toll
byFor students all around Russia, September 1 traditionally marks the end of a fun-filled summer and the start of a new school year. On…
Fyre Festival: Trouble in Paradise
byApril 28, 2017 was a day that would burn William “Billy” McFarland’s reputation to the ground. Unbeknownst to all that anticipated this date, complete…
Mirror Mirror on the Wall Who’s the Fairest? We All Are. Jameela Jamil’s Fight for Body Positivity and Female Empowerment
byThe legacy of female advocacy is one that beats the test of time, evolving to grandeur as every day passes. Jameela Jamil, actress and…
On the Road Again: Charlotte Kahl’s Journey Along the Old Spanish Trail
byFew of those who are passionate about history have dedicated as many years to a single project as Charlotte Kahl. Many find interest in…
R.M.S Titanic: The Life and Death of an Ocean Legend
byThe beginning of the twentieth century was a remarkable time in the development of transatlantic travel. The Industrial Revolution introduced a plethora of new…
Elaine Brown and the Hidden Truths of the Black Panther Party
byRoaring permeated throughout the city of Los Angeles, California, as over ten thousand people joined for a political rally honoring the pending trial of…
The Shock Heard Around The World: Milgram’s Experiment
byIf you were ordered to deliver a 400-voltage-shock to another human being by an authority figure, would you do it? Most people would answer…
Queen of all Trades: Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Ndongo and Matamba
byQueen Njinga was the ruler of the Kingdom of Ndongo and the Kingdom of Matamba, a Queen of two nations, an enemy of the…
The T-34 Won the War: The Greatest Myth of World War II
byAs the Soviet Union swept across Europe and claimed everything it set its eyes upon, the Allies worst fears proved to be justified. The…
Dickens’ Uprising from the Slums of England and Adversities
byA distinctive quality of a genius is the genius’ ability to retain information and the ability to recount memories in a picturesque manner. Dickens…
Creating a Monster: Richard Ramirez, The Night Stalker
byIt was the night of June 28, 1984. Jennie Vincow, a 79-year-old mother, had seen her son the day before and was getting ready…