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How a Black War Correspondent Fought to Tell the Story of the 761st Tank Battalion During WWII, Trezzvant Anderson embedded with the Army’s first Black tank squad to see combat. He deployed their stories in the broader fight for equality. During World War II, the U.S. Army mobilized a huge public relations campaign to glorify itsContinue reading “Black History Facts:”

By Elizabeth Perry, ACC Tripping in front of a crowd. A bad breakup. A flubbed line during a presentation.  We all have bad memories and embarrassing moments we’d prefer to forget. Some are quickly left behind. Other events can stick with you, like heartbreak. Letting go of the past isn’t easy.  We might struggle with traumatic memories inContinue reading “Let go and move on: 15 tips to forget the past”

Letitia James In her first term, Attorney General James focused on protecting vulnerable New York residents and ensuring that individuals or companies that broke state laws were held accountable. She secured more than $7.5 billion for New York from those who broke state laws and took advantage of New Yorkers, including more than $2.5 billionContinue reading “Black History Facts:”

5 Harlem Renaissance Artists Whose Work Helped Reclaim Black Identity These visual artists helped modernize and reclaim African American portrayals through groundbreaking painting, sculpture and photography. After the Great Migration saw African Americans relocate in high numbers to northern cities to escape racist oppression, 1920s Harlem, New York became a mecca for Black creativity in visual, literaryContinue reading “Black History Facts:”

The Black Explorer Who May Have Reached the North Pole First In 1909 African American Matthew Henson trekked with explorer Robert Peary, reaching what they claimed was the North Pole. Who got there first? When Commander Robert Peary ordered his team to make camp on April 6, 1909, he was not entirely certain that heContinue reading “Black History Facts:”

As summer temperatures continue to rise, staying cool can become challenging. For many, heat is difficult to avoid.  When heat becomes dangerous, here are some steps you can take to keep yourself and others safe.  1) Find alternate places to cool down If you are unable to keep your home cool, it’s important to findContinue reading “5 Ways to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat”