Montgomery, AL –It was the end of a long work day on December 1, 1955, but the passengers going home on the Cleveland Avenue bus couldn’t believe what they were seeing. “Are you going to stand up?, ” the driver Read more
Birmingham, AL — Kelly Ingram Park in downtown Birmingham is a tranquil place where one can relax and enjoy some time outdoors, but sixty years ago events in this park shocked and angered people around the world. In 1963 Birmingham Read more
Atlanta — It felt like someone was kicking the back of my stool. “Get the fuck outta here boy!” an angry voice shouted. The kicking became more intense and the voices closer to my ears. The harassment I was getting Read more
Liverpool, UK –I traveled to England to learn about the Beatles and although it’s been more than 50 years since John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr performed together, their music is still loved universally and Beatlemania remains Read more
Drumnadrochit, UK — Could the Loch Ness monster be real or is it just a myth? Since the 6th century there have been reported sightings of a monster affectionately known as “Nessie,” in the waters. While the scientific community has Read more
Belfast, UK — The wall in West Belfast that separates a Catholic neighborhood from its Protestant neighbors stands at least 25 feet tall. It’s made of iron, concreate and steel. In the evening the gates are closed and locked from Read more
Dublin, IRL — Whether we realize it or not we are all connected. I had never been to Dublin, but it was always a place I wanted to visit. The history of Ireland and the struggles of Irish people to Read more
Too many people, homelessness, rising crime, the high cost of living, drought and fires. California has been in the news a lot lately and for all the wrong reasons. As a native and lifelong resident of the state, there are Read more
New York, NY — When the pandemic and incidents of anti Asian hate crimes took a heavy toll on Manhattan’s 160 year old Chinatown, two young women chose to step up and do something about it. Chloe Chan and Anna Read more
New York, NY– You won’t find the real New York in its tourist attractions like The Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street or the Statue of Liberty. If you want to discover the real New York–the city’s heart and Read more