In celebration of Women’s History month, I would like to honor a woman who made a huge impact on science and the medical field with her discoveries and contributions and was very much ahead of time. This person is Marie Curie. Up until the early 1800s, women were unable to own property, have legal rights to their children, go to a university, earn equal wages or enter many … [Read more...]
What Does Labor Day Even Mean?… Aside From a Three-Day Weekend
History: The Central Labor Union planned and “organized” a parade to take place on September 5, 1882, in Lower Manhattan near City Hall to show the spirit and strength of the unions. However, the first Labor Day parade was a bit of a fiasco and a near disaster. City Hall was surrounded by rows of policemen and club-wielding officers on horseback because it was expected that … [Read more...]