If you know anything about the basic origins of Black History Month then you know that we weren't given' anything. The question of who owns and authorizes Black History Month holds particular relevance now, in its centennial year, and at a time when efforts to celebrate, preserve, and acknowledge Black people's past in this country are under attack.
During the Great Depression, the New Deal put millions of Americans to work building parks, schools, bridges, housing, murals, and civic spaces that continue to serve the public nearly a century later. KALW and Living New Dealinvite you to an evening exploring the lasting imprints of this ambitious era here in the Bay Area. Through film screenings and a community conversation led by Sheryl Kaskowitz, creator of The Public Works,
MOYNIHAN: The outrage from the left, though, it feels extremely ironic that these are the same people celebrating statues being torn down of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and now there's concern about erasing history, it kind of feels like the outrage is all over. SELLERS: Well, I mean, let me just say that I wasn't a big statue taker downer. That wasn't my ministry.
Ocean Grove, known for its Victorian architecture, is a dry town where the Hotel Albatross offers a unique charm under strict historical preservation guidelines.
The drugstore beetle, also known as the bread beetle, is often found among dried foodstuffs like grains, flour and spices. But they also are attracted to the gelatin and starch-based adhesives found in books.
The new extension of Withington Baths, rooted in historical context, incorporates contemporary elements while respecting its Edwardian origins through the use of brick, terracotta, and functional designs.
"This particular property showed up overnight and was discovered very early in the morning, Pacific time. I was so excited to see an old commercial lobster pound that had been well preserved..."
The project seeks to harmonize historical architecture with contemporary design, prioritizing high-quality housing while preserving features like the original street façade that represent the past.
Amidst all this chaos, however, I found an optimistic thread tying a few disparate initiatives together - including a community-led neighbourhood map, a contemporary design gallery...
"Each Autograph Collection hotel tells a truly unique story and Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection is a shining example of this, reflecting the rich history of Budapest through a refined and sophisticated lens."
Speaking of which, a wall at the Korean War Memorial contains the inscription, Freedom Is Not Free, which reminded me of Alameda's recent Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
The auction featured items like Lincoln's blood-stained gloves and handkerchiefs, aimed at resolving the Lincoln Presidential Foundation's $8 million debt.
The investigative process began with the developers of an apartment building contacting archaeologists, suspecting remnants of the historic Alexandria Canal lay beneath the site.
