Many facts about the famed Shoshone guide Sacagawea’s life, particularly the dates of her birth and death, are unknown. However, all records portray her as a valued member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which first explored the land beyond Missouri and paved the way for westward expansion. She distinguished herself as brave and resourceful […]
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Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of Belle Lettres. I hope 2016 has been good to you so far and will be filled with love and wonderful blessings. Paula Gunn Allen is the Belle for this month. Allen was a novelist, poet, and scholar, and she drew on the influences of feminism and […]
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“In 1492, Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue.” We all knew this, yes? We were taught it in elementary school. Christopher Columbus: the brave, intrepid explorer who, despite the world being flat, defied the odds and “discovered” America. And now, we have a national holiday to commemorate this incredible man’s journey. A day dedicated to a man […]
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