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The power of hosting the presidential debate at the National Constitution Center | Opinion
All eyes are about to be on the National Constitution Center, a history museum in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will face off in a highly anticipated debate at the center. For the first time, a presidential debate between the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates will occur not at a university or commercial venue, but at a museum.
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th
–By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people involved.
I’m Gen Z. Here’s how I’m escaping my phone this summer. Original
It’s 10 p.m. and I have been scrolling for a half-hour on TikTok. I scroll by commentary on Taylor Swift’s outfits from the Eras tour. Then a passionate critique of the Met gala. Scroll. A Greek salad recipe — save it to make later. Scroll. Footage of the protests about the war in Gaza, at my alma mater, Emory University. The comments are a barrage of emphatic agreement or repulsed dissent. A text comes in, a group chat from friends about the weekend’s plan to visit an art market.
How to Get Involved in the 2024 Election Beyond Voting
This election year brings questions about the future of our country to the forefront. How can I survive another four years of either candidate? Will our democracy survive? What does the next decade look like for the U.S.? Young people in particular are jaded, ping ponging back and forth between passionate activism and disengaged doom scrolling.
How to Get Involved in the 2024 Election Beyond Voting
Cameron Katz June 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM·6 min read We Are This election year brings questions about the future of our country to the forefront. How can I survive another four years of either candidate? Will our democracy survive? What does the next decade look like for the U.S.? Young people in particular are jaded, ping ponging back and forth between passionate activism and disengaged doom scrolling.
Diet Culture History: From Ancient Greece to Ozempic
Weight Limit is a series that examines the rise of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and how they impact young people. In this installment, see the history of diet culture from Ancient Greece to Ozempic. With a new year comes an opportunity to start fresh and, for some Americans, that means losing weight. According to a Forbes survey on new year’s resolutions, 48% of respondents reported they wanted to improve their fitness, 34% wanted to lose weight, and 32% wanted to improve their diet.
Taylor Swift's “The Last Great American Dynasty” and the St. Louis Heiress Who Inspired It
Her success will likely only continue with the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), the latest of Swift’s re-recorded albums to drop. This album catapulted Swift onto the pop charts and earned her the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Album in 2016. The album also marked a shift in Swift’s thematic focus for her music – particularly through the mega-hit “Blank Space,” in which Swift satirizes the media’s depiction of her as a boy-crazy serial dater.
The Real History of Barbie: What to Know About America’s Most Famous Doll
If you’re part of the who saw Barbie on opening weekend, then you’ve probably spent the past week jamming to “I’m Just Ken,” buying all the pink clothing you can find, and spiraling about what it means to be a woman in today’s society, naturally. But Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was not just a plastic-filled film about Mattel’s shining star.
The Real History of Barbie: What to Know About America’s Most Famous Doll
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The Real History of Barbie: What to Know About America’s Most Famous Doll
If you’re part of the nearly 13 million people who saw Barbie on opening weekend, then you’ve probably spent the past week jamming to “I’m Just Ken,” buying all the pink clothing you can find, and spiraling about what it means to be a woman in today’s society, naturally. But Greta Gerwig’s Barbie was not just a plastic-filled film about Mattel’s shining star.
Zombie Movies And Political Fears: How Horror Films Reflect Anxieties of Our Time Original
Reanimated corpses are innately pretty terrifying, but they are also pretty political. Since the genre was created, zombie stories have reflected the unique social fears of that moment in history. And with The Last Of Us, the most recent zombie story to take the world by storm, paying attention to why these stories captivate us can tell us a lot about what’s going on in the world. While zombies have adapted over time, at their core they ask the same question: what makes us human?
Zombie Movies And Political Fears: How Horror Films Reflect Anxieties of Our Time
Reanimated corpses are innately pretty terrifying, but they are also pretty political. Since the genre was created, zombie stories have reflected the unique social fears of that moment in history. And with The Last Of Us, the most recent zombie story to take the world by storm, paying attention to why these stories captivate us can tell us a lot about what’s going on in the world. While zombies have adapted over time, at their core they ask the same question: what makes us human?
Redlining and Hotter Neighborhoods: How Racist Housing Policies Created Urban Heat Islands
All of us will experience some effects of climate change, but the burdens won’t be felt equally. Marginalized communities are more likely to experience the worst effects of climate change, especially if they live in low-income or vulnerable areas.
Lizzie McDuffie, White House Maid, Lobbied FDR on Civil Rights
When you think of the fight for racial equality in the United States, figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks are often the first to come to mind. But there were many others paving the way decades before these leaders entered the spotlight. When President Franklin D.
Lizzie McDuffie, White House Maid, Lobbied FDR on Civil Rights
When you think of the fight for racial equality in the United States, figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks are often the first to come to mind. But there were many others paving the way decades before these leaders entered the spotlight. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt was sworn in on March 4, 1933, the country was still experiencing the effects of the Great Depression, with the unemployment rate at 24.9%.
Lizzie McDuffie, White House Maid, Lobbied FDR on Civil Rights
When you think of the fight for racial equality in the United States, figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or Rosa Parks are often the first to come to mind. But there were many others paving the way decades before these leaders entered the spotlight. When President Franklin D.
Black Women and the March on Washington: The Work of Dorothy Height and Anna Arnold Hedgeman
On August 28, 1963, over 250,000 supporters of the civil rights movement gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial to call for President Kennedy to initiate a civil rights bill to create fairer treatment and equal opportunity for African Americans. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a critical moment in civil rights history, drawing the eyes of people worldwide and over 3,000 media outlets.
The Artificial Christmas Tree Was Invented By Jewish World War II Pilot Si Spiegel
This time of year, artificial Christmas trees are everywhere. Every store has a display of perfect, plastic trees ready to take home and decorate. In fact, only 17% of Americans say they plan to buy a real tree while 66% use a fake tree. It’s a booming industry, despite the impact on the environment. This hasn’t always been the case – and how we got to this point is a global story of innovation, necessity, and an unlikely source: the toilet brush.
Songs from Taylor Swift's "Midnights" as Historical Moments
At midnight on October 21st, Taylor Swift released her tenth studio album, Midnights. Swift writes that the songs each capture different midnights throughout the course of her life. It was quickly named an "instant classic" by Rolling Stone Magazine and had fans staying up until 3 a.m. to hear a special announcement (which turned out to be an additional seven tracks).
Bringing history’s posters to today’s civic action efforts: A Q&A with Globe Press
Katz is the community engagement manager for Made By Us. This year, Made By Us is hosting the second annual Civic Season, a time to connect with the past, take action in the present and shape the future by participating in activities contributed by over 300 history and cultural organizations nationwide. And what better way for young Americans to celebrate what they stand for than with a bright and inspiring poster?
How Civic Season Can Help History Organizations Serve the Next Generation
The American Association for State and Local History is a partner of Made By Us, an initiative of history and civics organizations to inspire, inform, and empower Millennials and Gen Z as they shape our country’s future.
OPINION: Gen Z's ultimate Civic Season bucket list
When you are looking to honor Juneteenth or find other ways to engage this summer, Civic Season has something to offer. Katz, a recent graduate of Emory University, is an intern at Made by Us, a coalition of historians working to shape the nation's future.
Continuing the Work: Allying Atlanta Black Communities Through Financial Support
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