History
March 6, 2006 -
Some very sad news for Southern progressives: Anne Braden, one of the matriarchs of the Southern progressive movement, passed away in Louisville, Kentucky this morning.
February 7, 2006 -
As a fitting tribute to the legacy of Coretta Scott King and her husband Dr. Martin Luther King, four presidents attended her funeral today. But a poet probably said it best:
January 31, 2006 -
Pam Spaulding has an excellent post up reminding people that Coretta Scott King wasn't just "the wife of Martin," although she worked tirelessly to ensure his legacy was remembered -- including battling the unconstructed Southerners l
January 31, 2006 -
ATLANTA - "Coretta Scott King, who turned a life shattered by her husband's assassination into one devoted to enshrining his legacy of human rights and equality, has died. She was 78."
November 24, 2005 -
Posted by R. Neal THANKSGIVING DAY - 1933 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - A PROCLAMATION I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, do set aside and appoint Thursday, the thirtieth day of November 1933, to be a Day of Thanksgiving for all our people.
November 15, 2005 -
Posted by R. Neal
October 28, 2005 -
Bet not too many outside deep geek circles know about this gem of Southern innovation: