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History has a unique way of transporting us to different eras, allowing us to experience the trials, triumphs, and tales of those who...

Have we lost the true meaning of independence?

First, I appreciate your patience with the lengthy delay. Life sometimes gets in the way of a good story! As always, this is my own,...

If you have been waiting for part 3 of the Saving Black Lives in Gilded Age Pittsburgh blog post, fear not! I have not forgotten and will...

Around the time that Lincoln Memorial Hospital closed its doors, the idea for a new Colored hospital in the Greater Pittsburgh region...

*Disclaimer: I independently conducted all research utilizing sources listed throughout the post.* For this post, I was going to focus on...

*Disclaimer: All research conducted independently by Alonna Carter-Donaldson" Samuel A. Neale was born in Frederick, Maryland to Samuel...

*Disclaimer: All research presented in the article was conducted independently by me and was featured in my paper Black Women: Education...

Singing: Uh huh, you know what it is: Black and Gilded, Black and Gilded, Black and Gilded... Ok, I'll stop! I am pleased to announce...

The story of Mathilda Ware, one of Pittsburgh's first Black woman teachers.

Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of presenting at the Pennsylvania Historical Association's Annual Meeting. I shared my research in a...

African American history is usually taught in the form of a triad: Slavery, The Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement; however,...

So a thing happened and you probably can guess... I got married on May 21st! In proper historian mode, my husband and I decided to have a...

How does one become a Public Historian? I didn't know there was such a thing either when I first started down this journey. I was 35, I...

If you've landed here, thank you! Your presence is a blessing as I move forward in my career as both a Public Historian and Freelance...

If you are a student or a professional in the field, we all know that there's tons of reading involved! You may ask yourself: how do I...