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Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
How the Daughters of the American Revolution Works
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The Daughters of the American Revolution is a club that promotes historical preservation. Learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution.
'More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters': Meet Lucy Parsons, Unsung Heroine of the Labor Movement
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This Labor Day, Emilie and Bridget from Stuff Mom Never Told You look at women in the American labor movement, including Lucy Parsons.
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
Why was Executive Order No. 9981 so important?
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Executive Order 9981 mandated equality in the U.S. armed forces, putting groups like the Tuskegee Airmen in high demand. Read about Executive Order 9981.
5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.
A Nation Divided: Civil War Quiz
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Although it ended more than a century ago, the scars of the Civil War are still with Americans today. Think you know more than the average Billy Yank or Johnny Reb about the blood and politics behind the war? Find out by taking our Civil War quiz.
What's a shotgun house?
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A shotgun house is modestly built and constructed in very close proximity to other shotgun houses. Learn about the shotgun house and it's history.
How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion
The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Emily & Lakisha 10 Years On: Are Employers Still Biased About Applicants' Names?
new study on names and employment discrimination finds that the old biases may no longer be there. HowStuffWorks Now examines why.