Telling and Honoring Military Stories of African Americans

When we recount the stories of military heroes, it is vital that we share about the humanity of each person- not just a timeline of events in their history. There are many untold stories of African American Soldiers that need to be told! J.P Miller author and Desert Storm Veteran, uses …

Educational Movements and Trends

How can historical perspective help direct teaching and learning? When trying to solve problems, humans are prone to looking for a “silver bullet” which often bypasses the learning process. Educational trends prove this theory. The hot teaching movement today may not have solid research behind it. History shows us that …

Women Empowering Women

How can we support women in our community and create prosperity for all? When we celebrate all women’s victories, stories and accomplishments, society as a whole prospers. Former First Lady of South Carolina Rachel Hodges and Chef Erin Nobles are pioneers in the field of women’s empowerment. Rachel helped found The City of Women …

Your Family, Your Story: Genealogy Holds Promise for the Future of Stories

Romance. Suspense. Adventure. Great stories lie buried in your family’s past. Genealogy is the second-most popular hobby in America. How can you find your family’s story? And what do you with it once you learn it? We’ll be talking with Anne Norton, a research librarian and educator who specializes in investigating …