Allan Crite captured everyday life in the city in ways that resonate strongly with me.
Allan Crite captured everyday life in the city in ways that resonate strongly with me.
Freedmen’s Town in Houston, where those emancipated from slavery formed a community, combines history and art.
A few months ago, I told you I would be doing book research on the Houston Ship Channel. Now, here’s what I did.
I looked at 8 portraits, from the 15th to the 20th century, to discover lessons for those of us writing about others’ lives.
In 1888, a drive of 60 miles was extraordinary. Bertha Benz was the first person to undertake such a drive.
The story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, the first woman to captain an American merchant ship, leaves me in awe.
Watching high school students deploy their skills, I got a glimpse into the future
Nine recent books to help you celebrate women’s history month
Women in the trades, where PPE is mandatory, assert themselves with personal style
