Monthly Archives: August 2023

1950

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Corky Wicks

Althea Gibson becomes first African American on U.S. tennis tour On August 22, 1950, officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, New York, making her the first African American player to … Continue reading →

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The Original Black Panthers Fought in the 761st Tank Battalion During WWII

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Corky Wicks

These African American heroes battled the Nazis, but were still treated as second-class citizens in their home country. Read more…

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The Florida Way: Diversity Without Affirmative Action

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Corky Wicks

By Samuel J. Abrams | Ray Rodrigues RealClearEducation August 07, 2023 FacebookTwitterLinkedIn Federalism is one of our nation’s greatest virtues; states’ discretion to pursue their own policies is a hallmark of the American republic. And state schools offer potent examples of how states … Continue reading →

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Backyard Cookout Recipes

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Corky Wicks

Despite the nationwide disagreement about which barbecue style is best depending on which state you’re from, there is one thing we can all agree on: Plain old pulled pork – or hamburgers and hotdogs – would be nothing without a band of … Continue reading →

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