Women's History
Batting Away Jim Crow
The desegregation of sports was a bumpy ride that demonstrates the complexity of race relations throughout the 20th century. Black athletes were welcomed in some sports, but not others; were embraced for their success during a game, but shunned the rest of the time.
Smoke and Mirrors
“Smoking or nonsmoking?” It’s probably been awhile since you’ve heard that question, but it used to apply almost everywhere: restaurants, hotel rooms, public buildings and even airplanes.
Throughout history, cigarettes were a staple of American culture.