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Talking with Jessica Ziparo

Published Spring 2018

Historian and lawyer Jessica Ziparo explores how the first women to gain federal employment did and didn't open doors to other women entering the labor force / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Women's history month

Harriet Tubman, real-life action hero

Published March 8, 2018

Maryland-born abolitionist and humanitarian is 'as heroic as it gets,' says historian N. D. B. Connolly

The Kerner Report at 50

'Why have we not made more progress?'

Published March 1, 2018

President Daniels delivers remarks at event marking 50th anniversary of release of landmark report on racism, inequality in America

Black and white photo of crowds rioting in a Detroit street in 1967

The Kerner Report at 50

Reflections on race and inequality

Published Feb 26, 2018

Anniversary conference explores landmark 1968 findings on racial unrest

Gun safety

Majority of gun owners don't use safe storage

Published Feb 22, 2018

Unsecured firearms in the home increase risk of homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings

Close-up of receipt from Alexander Hamilton

Exhibit

Hamilton's life and legacy

Published Feb 19, 2018

Homewood Museum exhibit explores 'The Man Who Made Modern America'

Official painted portrait of Michelle Obama

Commentary

'A bold assertion of political power and equality'

Published Feb 19, 2018

Historian Martha Jones says Michelle Obama portrait connects former first lady to the complex legacy of black women in the White House / The Washington Post