by B.L. Unkel | Nov 9, 2024 | History
Depending on your age, you may or may not have heard the phrase, Kilroy Was Here. With Veterans Day just two days away, I thought this might be a good time to share the fascinating story of the mysterious Mr. Kilroy. The Man Most people born between 1913 and...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 26, 2024 | History
Recently I saw an article about “Rooster” Andrews and decided to share my Rooster story. “Rooster” William Edward Andrews, Jr., was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 1, 1923. The most popular boy in his high school, he would have attended Texas A&M...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 19, 2024 | History
When we go to the movies, we want to be entertained. We don’t care if the plot is over the top and not believable. But in the case of Ella Sheppard, over the top is the way her life really was. Fisk University As mentioned in Did You Know In 1873 This Black A...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 12, 2024 | History
I love music, especially songs sung a cappella where harmonies can shine. Nothing’s better . . . unless you add an interesting historical background to the mix. Fisk University On January 9, 1866, Fisk Free Colored School opened in Nashville, TN. In only a few...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 5, 2024 | History
Talk about stars that can do it all. Woodward Maurice Ritter certainly fits the bill. And if the name doesn’t sound familiar, that’s because you know him by his nickname, “Tex” Ritter. Early Life Tex Ritter was born on January 12, 1905, in Murvaul, Texas, the...
