Lucy Higgs Nichols

As we celebrate Black History Month, we think of Lucy Higgs Nichols (April 10, 1838 – January 25, 1915) was an African American escaped slave, and a nurse for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Known affectionately as “Aunt Lucy”, her sole photo shows her surrounded by veterans of the 23rd Indiana Volunteer…

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Did a Sparkling Water Spat Spark a Celebrity Feud? Decoding the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively “Drama”

The internet loves a good celebrity feud, and lately, whispers have been swirling about a potential rift between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Could you see it coming? A seemingly innocuous, yet surprisingly heated, debate about… sparkling water. It all started innocently enough. Baldoni, known for his role in “Jane the Virgin” and his work…

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Books That Make You: Chelan Harkin

Join Host Desiree Duffy on a deep dive into the world of mystic poetry and beyound with guest Chelan Harkin. Sunday November 10th, at 8 PM and 11 PM Pacific Time. Chelan Harkin’s poetic journey began at 21, sparked by a profound mystical experience that opened the floodgates of inspired verse. Poetry became an intimate…

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A Voice for Change: The Life of Myrlie Evers-Williams Exhibit

Discover the multifaceted life of civil rights activist, champion for justice, and trailblazing civic leader, Myrlie Evers-Williams in A Voice for Change: The Life of Myrlie Evers-Williams. This exhibit, open to the public at The Claremont Colleges Library, spans six tumultuous decades in American history and highlights significant chapters in the campaign for civil rights and…

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Even a Little is Too Much: The Risks of Alcohol

Recent research has increasingly challenged the long-held belief that moderate alcohol consumption, such as a glass of wine a day, can be beneficial to health. Studies published in prominent medical journals, including JAMA Network, have provided evidence suggesting that even modest alcohol consumption may be associated with an increased risk of mortality, particularly among middle-aged…

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