To Inspire You

I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or rat in a trap. I had already determined to sell my life as dearly as possible if attacked. I felt if I could take one lyncher with me, this would even up the score a little bit

Ida B. Wells »

Today In History

• In 1951 - PFC William H. Thompson, first African American to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor since the Spanish American War, is awarded the honor, posthumously
  
• In 1980 - Eugenia Charles becomes first woman to head the independent nation of Dominica