Legacy
The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots
The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots The White Stripes are joining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting their primal sound that reflects Detroit’s industrial roots. The band, consisting of Jack and Meg White, was a key part of the garage […]
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The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy
The Jew in King Shaka’s court: How a 19th-century castaway shaped a Zulu leader’s legacy Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish apprentice merchant from England, was shipwrecked on the coast of South Africa in 1825 and became a pivotal figure in the period of first contact between the Zulu and Europeans. Isaacs’ memoir, “Travels and Adventures in […]
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Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy
Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy Historian Julia Gaffield’s new book “I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom” aims to reassess the legacy of Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who was both celebrated at home for ending slavery and condemned internationally for his violent tactics. Dessalines’ reputation has been […]
🏛️ Politics
Roland is finally honoring its legacy instead of just cashing in on it
Roland is finally honoring its legacy instead of just cashing in on it Roland’s TR-808 is widely considered one of the most influential instruments since the electric guitar, with a 45-year impact on hip-hop, electronic, and pop music. The company was a pioneer in music technology during the 1980s and ’90s, releasing iconic analog synths […]
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Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed it away from ‘Mormon’ – a word that has courted controversy for 200 years Russell M. Nelson, the former president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pushed for a rebranding effort to distance the church from the term […]
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A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement
A staircase in a small, decorative arts museum tells a harrowing story of terror, abuse and enslavement A staircase in the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, holds a harrowing story of terror, abuse, and enslavement inflicted by Harriet Jacobs’ enslaver, James Norcom Sr. The staircase was originally taken from Norcom’s […]
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Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr
Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr Charlie Kirk’s death has led to an AI-generated martyr complex, where he is being portrayed as a truth seeker who made a heroic sacrifice, with supporters describing him as “America’s greatest martyr to free speech”. The phenomenon of hagiography, or the process of elevating public figures […]
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Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA
Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA Jeni Morrison continues her family’s legacy of service at NASA, having spent over 15 years working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Morrison serves as an Environmental Programs manager, overseeing regulatory compliance for cultural and natural resources, stormwater and drinking water programs, and the […]
🔬 Science
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell
Acting NASA Administrator Reflects on Legacy of Astronaut Jim Lovell NASA Administrator Sean Duffy has released a statement reflecting on the legacy of astronaut Jim Lovell, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 97. Jim Lovell was a pioneering astronaut who played a crucial role in NASA’s historic Apollo missions, including Gemini […]
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NASA Astronaut Shannon Walker Retires
NASA Astronaut Shannon Walker Retires NASA astronaut Shannon Walker retired on July 10 after a 38-year career, including 30 years of federal service and over 21 years as an astronaut. Walker spent a total of 330 days in space across two missions, contributing to hundreds of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations for humanity. She was […]
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