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In a world filled with pressing challenges and ever-growing environmental concerns, Julia Butterfly Hill emerged as a prominent figure who captivated hearts and ignited change. Through unwavering dedication and remarkable, almost unbelievable, acts of activism, she etched her name in the history books. Julia’s story prompts us to question the true extent of an individual’s […]

Born as a slave in the early 1800s, Henry “Box” Brown escaped from slavery and became a well-known abolitionist and stage performer. Today, he is an icon in African-American slaves’ fight for freedom.  Let’s get to know this courageous and unforgettable character in history. Early Years Henry Brown might have been born in 1815 or

It is rare for a person to leave such an enduring mark on the world as Josephine Baker did. She dazzled audiences in Paris with her electrifying performances and daring fashion, but her life was about much more than entertainment. She risked her life as a World War II spy, gathering intelligence across the world.

The musical Hamilton instigated a revival of renewed interest in the founding fathers. It’s easy to reduce the founding fathers to dry facts, important dates, and a timeline of battles and laws that we trot out for school tests.  However, these were unique individuals who worked hard to create a country from a conglomerate of settlements. They