Descendants of Frederick Douglass, John Brown reflect on civil rights
Brian Evans, a semiconductor scientist who is a descendant of abolitionist John Brown, echoed Douglass Greene’s concerns about…
How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins
Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that is officially about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it…
‘The Sandberg Game’ rocks Wrigley Field
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 23, according to the Tribune’s…