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Monster Hurricane Sandy, Our October Surprise
By Linda Tarrant-Reid When the much-touted Frankenstorm Sandy marched up the East Coast at the end of October, we had no idea the devastation the cat 1 hurricane would wrought on the densely populated Northeast Corridor. TVs blared warnings to … Continue reading →
Discovering Black America Available at Bookstores on September 1
Author, journalist and blogger Linda Tarrant-Reid has written a book for middle school readers and up on the history of African Americans. Published by Abrams Books, Discovering is not just for kids, but for anyone interested in the journey and … Continue reading →
President Obama’s Roots Traced to First Enslaved African
Linda Tarrant-Reid Ever since Barack Obama became the first African American president in 2008, his first term has been fraught with debate about where he was born, whether or not he’s an American citizen, if he’s Muslim and “so on … Continue reading →
Tuskegee Airmen Honored in Two New Films
By Linda Tarrant-Reid Americans celebrated Veterans Day on 11/11/11 with patriotic parades, solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, tributes, exhibitions and documentaries filled with archival footage of wars and the brave men and women who fought for American causes around the globe. Originally … Continue reading →