Tag: Loving v. Virginia

2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 2

by ncurrie, posted in American Civil War, American Revolutionary Era, Civil Rights, Emancipation & Reconstruction, Military, Post-Reconstruction, World War I Era

We have come to a close of the second week of Black History Month 2021. This year, the Say it Loud! Employee Affinity Group is hosting a Black History Basic Training (inspired by GirlTrek campaigns from the past year), where we highlight individuals, organizations and events that made significant contributions to the African American experience. This week, … Continue reading 2021 Black History Basic Training, Week 2

Virginia is for the Lovings

by ncurrie, posted in Civil Rights

Today’s blog is written by Dr. Christina Violeta Jones, Textual Reference Archivist at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland 1969 was a remarkable year.  Richard Nixon became the 37th President, Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin were the first two men to land on the moon, and Woodstock the music festival took place.  Also … Continue reading Virginia is for the Lovings