The subject is the incomparable Dr. Emma Rochelle Wheeler, who settled in Chattanooga in 1905 before there were any hospitals for African Americans AND at a time when African American female physicians were a rare breed:

Hi Everybody, Back with another review for another wonderful book. The book is called, We Shall Overcome: A Song That Changed the World, and it’s one of the best children’s historical books I’ve read in a while. As a self-proclaimed historical investigative reporter, I am always on the lookout for a book that shines rare [...]

Hi Everybody, As your resident H.I.R. (Historical Investigative Reporter), I’m just stopping through to tell you about a wonderful man. I call him, “The Man Who Wrote it Down.” Enjoy! Meet Mr. Henry Baker – The Man Who Wrote it Down. Almost everything we know about early African American inventors comes from the dedicated endeavers [...]

Hi Everybody, Just being a H.I.R. (Historical Investigative Reporter) and shedding light on a little bit of history. Today’s lesson: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs. But–er…WHY??? I know you’ve heard the saying, but have you ever wondered if the person who first exclaimed, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” was drunk or hallucinating at the time? [...]

Hi Everybody, Just being a H.I.R. (Historical Investigative Reporter) and shedding light on a little bit of history. Today’s lesson: What’s with these June Brides? WHEN THE BRIDE MARRIES IN JUNE…AND CARRIES FLOWERS Have you ever wondered where bridal traditions come from? For instance, why do so many brides marry in June? And what’s with [...]