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Harlem Renaissance: Photos From the African American Cultural Explosion From jazz and blues to poetry and prose to dance and theater, the Harlem Renaissance of the early 20th century was electric with creative expression by African American artists. By: Madison Horne The New York City neighborhood of Harlem was the center of a cultural explosion from lateContinue reading “Black History Facts”

My mother died in 2009. She lived a thousand miles away, and it was my responsibility to vacate her apartment in Florida. It was a small, one-bedroom place, but it was packed wall-to-wall with her belongings. Mom had great taste (she could have been an interior designer), and none of her stuff was junk. Nevertheless, there wasContinue reading “Letting Go of Sentimental Items”

The United States men’s basketball team came to Paris with just one goal in mind: win gold. The team is highlighted by 12 athletes with extensive USA Basketball experience including three-time Olympic champion Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns) and the NBA’s all-time scoring leader LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), who owns a pair of Olympic gold medals. In addition toContinue reading “Black History Facts”

Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates just might be the most famous of Greenville’s early 20th century mill workers, rivaled perhaps only by Shoeless Joe Jackson. And this, despite the fact that he only worked in Woodside Cotton Mill for two days before he lost his leg in a terrible accident. To him,Continue reading “Black History Facts”

Want clean floors? Take a look at our standout mops! When it comes to cleaning floors, choosing the right mop for the job can make a huge difference in the results—and dare we say, make your cleaning experience somewhat satisfying. Each type of mop—whether it’s a spray mop, spin mop, steam mop, or flat or microfiber mop—is a masterContinue reading “The 8 Best Mops,Tested and Reviewed”

2024 Track & Field, Women’s 200m  Brittany Brown Brittany Brown won bronze in the women’s 200m, joining Team USA compatriot Gabby Thomas (gold) on the podium in Paris. The 29-year-old Brown is competing in her first Olympics, and the bronze is her first Olympic medal.