Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Black History Month forum focuses on case that changed legal history in America.
What happened to Ed Johnson in Tennessee in 1906 would have been laughable, if it wasn't so horrifying. In January of that year, Johnson -- who was black -- found himself accused of raping a white woman despite any evidence against and put on trial before a judge and jury who had already decided his guilt. While his verdict was being appealed, a lynch mob took matters into its own hands. It's the type of thing that happened thousands of times in American history. Yet Johnson's case also made history, author Mark Curriden told an audience at Lafayette College Tuesday evening. For one thing, the case marked the first time an African-American lawyer acted as lead counsel before the U.S. Supreme Court. More uniquely, it was also the first time…
Monday, February 4, 2013
Black History Month programs are planned for Lafayette College, the Sigal Museum.
We've marked Black History Month in America for nearly 90 years. (Although it began as "Black History Week.") If you're interested in observing it in any way in Easton this year, here are some possibilities: 1. In 1906, a black man name Ed Johnson was convicted of raping a white woman in Tennessee and lynched. It's the type of thing that happened with horrible regularity in American history, but there are things about the case -- and its aftermath -- that made it unique. Find out more about this history-making court case with a talk Tuesday at Lafayette College by author Mark Curriden, whose book "Contempt of Court" explores Johnson's lynching. That's due to happen at 5:30 p.m. in Kirby Hall of Civil Rights Room 100. Panelists include …
Black History Month at Lafayette, Mesa holds its grand opening, and more...
Good morning everyone. I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. Here's some things that are happening this week: 1. It's Black History Month, and there are a number of programs planned around the city, including the Sigal Museum's "Black Everything: Lincoln, Django, & Cinematic Black History," scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. 2. The Easton Farmers' Market says it's making a "major announcement" Wednesday morning. 3. Mesa has been open for a few weeks now, but the downtown Easton Mexican place is hosting its grand opening Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 4. Want to announce things about your business? It's very easy to do here on Patch. Here's how. 5. Today is Feb. 4. Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is 75 years old today.
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9:05 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
If you are feeling down after learning this disgusting piece of Americana, seeing Django Unchained might boost your spirits a little. more ›