U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2012

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of ...

From the Back Porch: An average professor has a not-so-average history

During my undergraduate days at the University of Iowa, all undergraduates were required to take, in addition to the courses in their major field, eight hours in each of four general or core areas — history, social studies, literature and science. There was also a requirement of two years (four semesters) of Military Science and Tactics (ROTC) and physical education. In addition, each new ...

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receives Ford Freedom Award in Detroit

The award honors two recipients who dedicated their lives to improving the African-American community. Abdul-Jabbar, 65, was honored at the Charles H. Wright museum of African-American history, along with the Harlem Rens.

Emily Young: Can we get past the fifth grade?

Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything. Maybe it's good not to be too certain. That way, there's always opportunity to broaden one's thinking and understanding. There's room to grow.

150 Years of Cinco de Mayo History: Five Facts of Celebrating a War

As this Saturday marks 150 years of the historic battle, here are five quick facts on Cinco de Mayo history.