Category Archives: Racial bias

The Powell Tribune’s La Pagina Español

Posted on September 12, 2022 by ahcadmin

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans the period from September 15 to October 15, was first observed as a heritage week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968 then became a federally recognized heritage month under President Ronald Regan in 1988. … Continue reading →

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Nisei Soldiers of World War II

Posted on May 30, 2022 by ahcadmin

As we honor the fallen for Memorial Day, the American Heritage Center would like to shine a spotlight on a small but mighty group, the Japanese American soldiers of World War II. Known collectively as Nisei, a term originating in … Continue reading →

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Transforming the Wrinkled Hide of Hecuba: Cosmetic Politics in 16th and 17th Century England

Posted on April 18, 2022 by ahcadmin

William Salmon’s widely popular and multipurpose Polygraphice1 went through several versions by the early 1700s. Salmon included in this practical guide recipes for a wide range of topics including art, cosmetics, and medicinal concoctions along with the principles of alchemy, … Continue reading →

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