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Origin of "Tarheel State"

The Question: The state of North Carolina is nicknamed “The Tar Heel State.” Where did this nickname originate? What does it mean? The Answer: The…

Black Maria

The Question: What's a Black Maria? The Answer: A "black maria" is a slang term for a police wagon. How did it get this name? We don't know. But here are two…

Famous Firsts by African Americans

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors…

American the Beautiful

The Question: Where was "America the Beautiful" written? My understanding is that it was written in Andover, Mass. A Phillips Academy dormitory is named "…

Letting the "Air" out of the NBA

Jordan essentially re-invented sports marketing. He currently earns over $40 million a year endorsing such companies as Nike, Sara Lee, MCI, Gatorade, Upper Deck, Rayovac and Oakley sunglasses…

Duncan Duane HUNTER, Congress, CA (1976)

HUNTER, Duncan Duane, (son of Duncan Lee Hunter), a Representative from California; born in San Diego, San Diego County, Calif., December 7, 1976; graduated from Granite Hills High School, El…

Connie MACK, IV, Congress, FL (1967)

MACK, Connie, IV, (son of Connie Mack III, step-great-grandson of Tom Connally, great-grandson of Morris Sheppard, great-great-grandson of John Levi Sheppard, husband of Mary Bono), a…

H. Morgan GRIFFITH, Congress, VA (1958)

GRIFFITH, H. Morgan, a Representative from Virginia; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; March 15, 1958; graduated from Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, Va.; B.A., Emory &…

Sandra Bullock

actressBorn: 7/26/1964Birthplace: Washington D.C. Actress known for her “girl-next-door” appeal, she is the daughter of an opera singer. Bullock's voice lessons led to her debut as a country singer…