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Photos, letters and notes reveal a lesser-known Lincoln
In his role as the Great Emancipator, Abraham Lincoln carved a place in history as a champion of African-Americans and one of our most illustrious presidents. Few, however, knew of Lincoln’s affinity...
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BookTrib honors Holocaust Remembrance Day
While most spring holidays—Easter, Passover, even May Day—are celebrations of rebirth, renewal, freedom and the changing of the seasons, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Herosim Remembrance Day, or as it’s...
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Vietnam Operation Babylift’s 40th celebrates second chances
On April 30, 1975, Saigon was mere days from falling. The communists were coming and it was a race to escape. In the midst of the turmoil, thousands of Vietnamese orphans, many of whom were fathered by...
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5 Poems (or are they lyrics?) to ring out National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month may be drawing to a close, but chances are, you’ve been enjoying poetry without even knowing it. While you may not have actually cracked open a book of poems (and why not try it...
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Charlotte Elizabeth Diana’s 5 queenly role models
Welcome to the world, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Princess of Cambridge! Even though you’re the younger sister to Prince George, no pushy younger brother will ever knock you out of your spot as fourth...
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5 Things you never knew about Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is upon us once again. It’s a time of celebration, complete with vibrant costumes, parades, and margaritas. However, as you sit there after work, sipping your intoxicating (pun intended)...
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BookTrib exclusive! “New” Mark Twain discoveries aren’t new at all
You may have heard recently that never-before-seen pieces of writing by Mark Twain have been discovered. However, just as the news of his death once was, reports of new writing by Twain are somewhat...
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To Live And Dine in Dixie: Mixing food and civil rights
When we sit down in a restaurant today, we give little thought to any social impact or ramifications. That’s because we live in a world where we don’t HAVE to give it much thought. Most of us sit and...
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Operation: Next Chapter is what Memorial Day is all about
Memorial Day is right around the corner and while you’re relaxing in a patio chair with a loaded hot dog, you might want to reflect on the holiday itself. It exists for a reason. Nobody knows that...
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Pride Month: Joe Wenke Says LGBTQIA equality still a long ways off
Well, it’s Gay Pride month and we’re also just a few weeks away from the Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. I think it’s almost always a bad idea to anticipate outcomes because life is so...
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6 Parisian bridges where lovers can still lock, and Booktrib giveaway!
Their love may last forever, but their locks are no more. This week, the extreme weight forced Paris to remove an estimated 45 tons of padlocks attached to the famed Pont des Arts bridge, placed there...
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8 Legendary legal novels to celebrate Magna Carta’s 800th
On June 15, 1215, “The Great Charter” was sealed. If you’re unfamiliar, we’re talking about the Magna Carta and this week, this momentous event celebrates its 800th anniversary. The document that...
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The Wife Stuff: The Astronaut Wives Club blasts off on ABC
Which would be more difficult for you: flinging yourself into an unknown frontier on a mission fraught with danger from which you may not come back alive—or sitting by helplessly and watching a loved...
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Find your Pride Month celebration in the Guide to Pride
While it’s a wonderful thing to be proud of who you are all year-round, June is the month in which it’s celebrated officially in the LGBT community with elaborate parades, music festivals and rallies....
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