In 1905, Robert S. Abbott founded The Chicago Defender, which became the most widely circulated black newspaper in the country, came to be known as “America’s Black Newspaper” and made Abbott one of the first self-made millionaires of African-American descent. Abbott met ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of the Prophet Founder of the Baha’i Faith, Baha’u’llah, in…
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S….
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…
Ronald Erwin McNair (October 21, 1950 – January 28, 1986) was an American NASA astronaut and physicist, and a member of the Bahá’í Faith. He died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, in which he was serving as one of three mission specialists in a crew of seven. In 1976,…
Gladys West is an American mathematician who is known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of the Earth, and her work on the development of satellite geodesy models, that were later incorporated into the Global Positioning System (GPS). She was inducted into the United States Air Force Hall of Fame in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Claremont, CA – Brittany Brown, a proud alumna of Claremont High School, has made her hometown beam with pride as she clinched the bronze medal in the women’s 200 meters finals at the Olympics today. Brown’s journey from a high school athlete to an Olympic medalist is a testament to her dedication, talent, and the…
