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1 month ago

Unsung observatory worker was UK's first professional female astronomer, experts say

Annie Walker was the first British professional female astronomer, actively observing stars at Cambridge Observatory.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Plaque at Hampstead home of 'forgotten' feminist and friend of Virginia Woolf

Margaret Llewelyn Davies was a crucial advocate for women's rights and is now being recognized for her contributions to social reform.
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1 month ago

Stymied French politicians turn to sins of the past DW 06/07/2025

France's National Assembly withdrew the controversial retirement age increase, reflecting political divisions but yielding no legal changes.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

An NYPD detective dubbed the Italian Sherlock Holmes' is honored in Brooklyn a century after his death | amNewYork

Detective Joseph Pucciano, an early crime-fighter in 1920s NYC, was honored with a gravestone nearly a century after his passing.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

State Assembly holds events marking Chinese-American work on the Transcontinental Railroad

A celebration to honor Chinese-American railroad workers will be held on May 10, coinciding with the Transcontinental Railroad's 156th anniversary.
Assemblymember Colton aims to introduce a resolution recognizing the contributions of Chinese immigrants in the railroad's construction.
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2 months ago
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How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.
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2 months ago
Germany news

The resilience of Afro Germans during the Nazi regime DW 05/07/2025

The impact of the Nazi regime on society can manifest in just 12 years, significantly affecting marginalized communities.
Germany's Black community struggles for recognition of historical injustices, dating back to the late 1800s.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Black Germans fight for recognition of Nazi-era crimes DW 05/07/2025

The Nazi regime lasted only 12 years but had a profound impact on marginalized communities, highlighting the need for historical recognition.
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5 months ago

Honoring Jewish American WWII Soldiers: A Legacy of Bravery and Sacrifice - Social Media Explorer

Shalom Lamm's commitment to recognizing Jewish American soldiers underscores the importance of honoring overlooked contributions in history, particularly during World War II.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa

The memorial aims to rectify a historical oversight, ensuring that the names of 1,772 Black non-combatants who died in World War I are finally honored and recognized.
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8 months ago

London Overground's renamed Mildmay line honours LGBT history

The renaming of the Overground line to the Mildmay Line honors the important role that Mildmay Mission Hospital played during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s. It serves as both a tribute to those affected by the crisis and a celebration of the hospital's ongoing commitment to the LGBTQ+ community.
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