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Celebrating African American Scientists<

Read about Benjamin Banneker and George Washington Carver by Ann Marie Imbornoni George Washington Carver Born free in Maryland, Banneker was largely self-taught. He…

DK History: American Indians

WHAT WAS THE LEAGUE OF FIVE NATIONS? HOW DID PEOPLE IN THE NORTHWEST LIVE? WHY DID FARMERS BECOME HUNTERS? FIND OUT MOREThe lands of North America were originally occupied by a wide variety of…

Famous Firsts by Asian Americans

From politicians to professional athletes by Shmuel Ross Notable Asian Americans » Government and PoliticsBusiness and MediaSportsLiteratureFilm & TelevisionMusicians &…

Asian-American Trends and Trendsetters

Asian Moxie Asian-influenced trends and Asian-American trendsetters by Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Eastern Standard Time is a veritable encyclopedia of Asian-influenced culture…

Native American Tribes in Texas

Source: iStock Indigenous peoples exist throughout the world, from South America to Asia, Europe to Australia. And North America is no different— with 574 recognized tribes in the continental…

American Music Awards

35th Annual American Music Awards The 35th Annual American Music Awards were presented on November 18, 2007. POP/…

Firsts in American Women's History

At least 12,000 years ago According to a theory accepted by most anthropologists, the first women arrive in North America via the Bering land bridge from Asia.At least 2,000 years ago Women play…

DK History: American Revolution

WHY DID THE COLONISTS REVOLT? WHAT WAS THE BOSTON TEA PARTY? WHO FOUGHT IN THE WAR? DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEFIND OUT MOREThe period 1765-1788 saw great changes in North America. The 13 eastern…

Asian Pacific Americans by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Source: U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Origins of APA Heritage Month Famous Firsts by Asian Americans Asian-American…