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San Jose American history
The 'real history' of black Americans and the Republican Party
Black History
February 29, 2012
With the declared Black History Month coming to its conclusion on leap day 2012, it would be an appropriate time to set the record straight...
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Three score and ten years ago: Pearl Harbor remembered
Pearl Harbor Day
December 7, 2011
Today, December 7th, marks the 70th anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. “A date that will live in infamy”...
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The death of Camelot: 48th anniversary of the JFK assassination
Kennedy Assassination
November 22, 2011
It still is a moment frozen in time to those that experienced this tragedy; anyone remembers where they were and what they were doing. On the 48th...
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Learning from history
Christian Living
February 18, 2012
"Thus says the Lord: Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for...
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Celebrate Black women in American culture and history with children's literature
black history month
February 13, 2012
February has been celebrated as Black History, or African-American History, month since it was first suggested as a way to recognize the...
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Unbroken, a reader's review
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival Resilience and Redemption
September 24, 2011
His name is Louis Zamperini. He is 94 years old, yet has led a life that undoubtedly embodies several lifetimes. From modest and somewhat...
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9/11 books for kids
9-11
September 4, 2011
In one week America will remember a day that will forever live in the memories of the current generation. On September 11, 2001, the United States...
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Review: Newbery winner 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond'
Book Review
August 22, 2011
As children around the country prepare to head back to school and studies, one book that almost always appears on reading lists for middle school...
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Civil War 150th anniversary; fiction set during the War Between the States
150th anniversary Civil War
June 2, 2011
It's been 150 years since Fort Sumpter was fired upon by Confederate troops and the start of the Civil War and although it may seem that...
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Northern California Memorial Day events and some books to share with your kids
Memorial Day
May 26, 2011
Memorial Day and the traditionalkick-off to the summer season are this weekend, andnorthern California communites will be hosting plenty of family...
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