Today in history: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling turns 50
She's best known as the author of Harry Potter, which has achieved worldwide reknown, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.
More than a review: The importance of "Jimmie Higgins" work underlined
"He was not one of the speakers, of course - he would have been terrified at the idea of making a speech; but he was one of those whose labor made the speaking possible."
"Race to Revolution" a must-read on U.S.-Cuba history
"Race To Revolution: The United States And Cuba During Slavery And Jim Crow" should be read especially now, as relations are renewed with Cuba.
Today in history: Ernest Hemingway is born
Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 - July 2, 1961) was one of America's most popular authors.
Art should be like a ribbon around a bomb: Diego and Frida in Detroit
When they came to Detroit in 1932 they were three years married: Diego worked feverously and created Detroit Industry, while Frida created 11 works to establish herself as a distinct artist in her own right.
Today in history: Patrick Stewart turns 75
The highly accomplished, ever busy, and much beloved actor Patrick Stewart is 75 years old today.
"JFK and the Unspeakable" is "convincing portrait" of Kennedy
This is the only book on the assassination recommended by the Kennedy family.
Today in history: Earl Robinson, composer of “Joe Hill,” born
On this date in 1910, composer Earl Robinson was born in Seattle.
Review: how corporate America invented Christian America
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful."
