Today in History — 1977: The Death of Steve Biko in South Africa
The Anti-Apartheid Leader Was Brutalized and Killed in Police Custody Today -- September 12, 2024 -- marks the 47th anniversary of the death of Steve Biko, a pivotal leader in…
Golden Achievers: Duncan Hines
Part of Our Ongoing Series About Folks Who Achieved Great Things After Their 50th Birthday Though best known today as the name behind a ubiquitous brand of cake mixes and…
Birdwatching With Steve — The Pileated Woodpecker
Getting to Know North America's Largest Woodpecker The pileated woodpecker -- scientific name, Dryocopus pileatus -- is a striking and iconic bird, easily recognized by its distinct black and white…
Our Issues, Our Lives: Elder Abuse
Part of Our Ongoing Series Examining Issues of Concern to Older Americans Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem that affects millions of older adults around the world. According…
Golden Achievers — Hedda Hopper
Part of Our Ongoing Series About Folks Who Achieved Great Things After Their 50th Birthday The name Hedda Hopper has long been synonymous with the golden age of Hollywood gossip.…