This Week In American History: On June 5, 1968 Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. At the time of his passing, Robert Kennedy was running for the presidency on a platform of fighting against racial discrimination, economic injustice, and speaking out against the Vietnam War. Robert F. Kennedy’s Beginnings Robert Francis Kennedy was born in Brookline, Massachusetts on November 20, … [Read more...]
Alaska Construction Season Safety
Alaska summers have much to offer including lots of mosquitos, the midnight sun, and construction season. It's incredibly important to be aware of potential seasonal driving hazards during the summer months. Be extremely careful when approaching and driving through areas with road work. Pay Attention In Construction Zones Paying attention and being cautious are crucial to driving … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Ronald Takaki
This Week In American History: On May 26, 2009 Ronald Takaki passed away. Markedly, in the early 1980s Professor Takaki assisted with developing America’s first Ph.D. program in comparative ethnic studies at UC Berkeley, his alma mater. He authored nearly a dozen books, one of which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Early Life In Hawaii Ronald Takaki was born on April 12, 1939 in … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Yuri Kochiyama
This Week in American History: Yuri Kochiyama was born on May 19, 1921. She was a political activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for social change by participating in social justice and human rights movements. Yuri Kochiyama’s Early Life Kochiyama was born and raised in San Pedro, California. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Kochiyama saw her father arrested and detained … [Read more...]
Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage in Mass.
Goodridge v. Mass. Department of Public Health On May 17, 2004 the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that Massachusetts’ Constitution requires the state recognize same-sex marriage. Allowing, Marcia Kadish and Tanya McCloskey of Malden, Mass. to become the first legally married same-sex couple in the United States. On the same day 77 other couples were able to marry. While hundreds … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Dalip Singh Saund
This Week In American History: In May of 1924 Dalip Singh Saund received his doctorate in mathematics. He would go on to become the first Asian American and the first Indian American to be elected to the United States Congress in 1957. Dalip Saund’s Early Life Dalip Singh Saund was born on September 20, 1899 in Chhajjalwaddi in the province of Punjab, India. After graduating with a … [Read more...]
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