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Tangents True History #6 : Tides of Valor: The Charles Jackson French Story
Prologue: The Night of Unseen Heroes In the dark, tumultuous waters of the Solomon Islands, September 4, 1942, a tale of heroism unfolded under the shroud of World War II. Charles Jackson French, a Black cook aboard the USS Gregory, found himself amidst chaos as their ship succumbed to Japanese fire. Amidst the roaring waves…
Keep readingTangents Presents: True History #5: The White Death
Whispers in the Snow: The Saga of Simo Häyhä In the twilight of his years, nestled in the serene embrace of a Finnish nursing home, Simo Häyhä gazed out of the frost-kissed window, his eyes reflecting the tranquil snowscapes that had been the stage of his legendary past. He was a man whose name resonated…
Keep readingTangents Presents: True History #4: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire & Rose Freedman
Echoes of Courage: Rose Freedman’s Legacy In the heart of Manhattan, amidst the burgeoning skyscrapers and the relentless hum of industry, stood the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. This bustling epicenter of the garment industry was a beacon of opportunity for many, a symbol of the American dream in the making. Among the hundreds of workers, predominantly…
Keep readingTangents Presents: True History #3: Echoes In The Dawn – The 1969 Government Assasination Of Fred Hampton, Black Panther Deputy Chairman
Echoes in the Dawn: The Last Stand of Fred Hampton In the heart of Chicago’s West Side, as the tumultuous 1960s drew to a close, a story of hope, betrayal, and unyielding courage unfolded. Fred Hampton, a young, vibrant leader in the Black Panther Party, stood as a beacon of change, championing a revolution not…
Keep readingTangents Presents: True History #2: The 1985 Bombing Of M.O.V.E. and it’s Connections To Modern Anti-Black Racism In The Police in America As Well As Black Lives Matter
Chapter 1: “The Onset of Tyranny” The day began with a false sense of order in Philadelphia. The police, self-proclaimed arbiters of justice, harbored a sinister agenda. Commissioner Gregoretti, a figure of authority, viewed the MOVE members not as citizens but as obstacles to his unyielding vision of order. His commands were absolute, devoid of…
Keep readingTangents Presents: True History #1: John Brown Of Kansas
Shadows at Harper’s Ferry: The Last Days of John Brown Brought to you in part by the talented programming of Rainy Days. Opening In the dim light of a chilly October evening in 1859, Harper’s Ferry whispered secrets of an impending storm. The quaint town, nestled at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers,…
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