(Encyclopedia) American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see…
American Indian versus Native American A once-heated issue has sorted itself out by Borgna Brunner More on what style and usage guides say From the Native American…
What Style and Usage Guides Say
American Indian versus Native American
by Borgna Brunner
While many textbook publishers play it safe and use only Native American, the…
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American Indian versus Native American
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Native North Americans of Canada
Aboriginal people: The Canadian Constitution…
Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history of Black History Month, read biographies of famous African Americans, try our quizzes and crosswords…
From the U.S. Census Bureau Find information on African-American populations, veterans, business-owners, incomes, home-owners, and more, in honor of Black History Month. Source: U.S…
500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors Entertainers…
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Black hockey players in a traditionally white sport
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Anson Carter played for the Boston Bruins…
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized Black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…
by Elissa Haney
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…
