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Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples. There are currently 574 federally recognized tribes, each with their distinct identities and customs. Explore these resources to honor the historical and present-day contributions of Native communities.  Recognize whose land you’re on  Use Native Land Map to identify the tribal lands you’re living on. Palo Alto is located on the traditional territory of: Join us for […]

American Shelton tumbles in Swiss Indoors final

Oct 27, 2024, 01:17 PM ET BASEL, Switzerland — Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard completed a perfect week on serve by upsetting American Ben Shelton to win the Swiss Indoors on Sunday. The French player, who is ranked No. 50, prevailed 6-4, 7-6 (4) against the sixth-seeded Shelton to become the lowest-ranked champion since the tournament became […]

My American Dream is in Mexico: Jenny & Kevin

In our series “My American Dream is in Mexico”, we explore the growing phenomenon of Mexican-Americans who were born or raised in the U.S. yet have chosen to pursue their adult dreams in Mexico. Each feature seeks to uncover their motivations, experiences, and the connections they’re rediscovering in the country their parents left long ago […]

What was the Purpose of Britain’s ‘Cripps Mission’ to India in 1942? — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

Whenever it is the purpose of a (political) mission which has to be ascertained, it behoves one to ask three questions without delay: why was the mission sent at all; why was it sent only when it was; and why did it comprise the individuals that it did. Unless such well-meaning cynicism is allowed to […]

American actor Leonardo DiCaprio endorsed Kamala Harris in presidential election – The Yucatan Times

5 Leonardo DiCaprio has endorsed Kamala Harris in next month’s presidential election, arguing that her rival Donald Trump “continues to deny the facts” and “deny the science” around climate change. The Oscar-winning actor, 49, previously endorsed Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 presidential election. In a video posted to his Instagram account, DiCaprio said he was basing his decision on seeing the effects of climate […]

The Disputed U.S. Presidential Election of 1876 — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history

The Candidates The candidates were a reform-minded Democrat and a Reconstructionist Republican. Rutherford B. Hayes was the governor of Ohio and was the Republican candidate. His campaign focused on reform and a commitment to civil rights, particularly for African Americans in the South. Before the war he had been a Cincinnati lawyer and abolitionist. He […]