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A man playing a guitar and singing to a close crowd of a dozen or so men and women

Two Veterans, Two Wars, Two Remarkable Women

Posted by: Lisa Taylor

The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month–a time set aside to pay tribute to the contributions women have made to society from years past to contemporary times. Each year, the Library of Congress and many other national agencies offer special programming and exhibits, as well as feature collections and resources that are …

A man playing a guitar and singing to a close crowd of a dozen or so men and women

Recognizing African-American Veterans This Month and All Other Months Too

Posted by: Lisa Taylor

As a native Washingtonian, I grew up in a predominantly African American community and proudly attended D.C. Public Schools, where Black History was taught as a regular part of the curriculum, and not just during February. As far as my elementary school music teacher was concerned, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” also known as “The …