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CRISPR, a breakthrough gene editing technique, earned Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Born in Washington D.C. in 1964, Doudna is renowned for her pioneering work in molecular biology and RNA research. Alongside Charpentier, Doudna’s ongoing efforts continue to advance CRISPR’s potential for medical and agricultural applications.
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Quannah Chasinghorse, a model and activist of Hän Gwich’in and Oglala Lakota descent, gained attention for representing her Native American heritage in the fashion industry. Her journey from Alaska activism to the MET Gala is featured in the documentary “Walking Two Worlds,” showcasing her environmental and Native American rights work. Chasinghorse’s success challenges Western fashion…
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Peyton Gibson, a former military brat, reflects on the impact of her nomadic childhood on her adult life. Having moved 26 times to 14 US states, she grapples with the concept of “home” and struggles with stability. Her experiences have shaped her deeper appreciation for diverse communities but also led to feelings of restlessness and…
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In this short conversation with The John Adams Institute, Donnamarie Barnes, the Director of History & Heritage at Sylvester Manor, explains a transatlantic story. In this excerpt, she tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade through a seemingly innocuous archeological finding: a stone pot.
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Very often, when telling the history of women’s suffrage, we focus only on the major achievements, telling the stories of the most recognizable activists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton or Susan B. Anthony. Before the 19th Amendment was ratified by the U.S. Congress and Senate in 1920, women had been fighting for over 150 years
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Salaria Kea, born July 13th 1913 in Georgia, the “Empire State of the South”, is the first woman in this series of short articles dedicated to Women’s History Month. Instead of writing about some of history’s better known characters, we have decided to focus on those great American women who forever changed history and whose
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All the way from hilly Golden, Colorado to the bustling capital of the Netherlands, Peyton Gibson has experienced more than one city by bike. And her bikes, in turn, have turned into faithful companions. Peyton takes us along on a journey to metropolitan areas in the U.S. where she faced harsh winters and unexpected losses.…
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Peyton, an American living in Amsterdam, contemplates her place in the city while observing the birds who’ve made Amsterdam their home. She shares her struggle to blend in culturally while still maintaining her American self.
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Isaac Carrino explores American music influences in the Netherlands, citing the collaboration between jazz musician Stan van Dijk and Ohio artist Unc D. In an interview, Stan discuss the impact of digitalization, cross-cultural inspiration, criticisms experienced by artists online, and the vibrant Dutch jazz scene.
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The author, originally from Ohio’s Rust Belt, revisits his hometown and finds positive change with increased job opportunities, technological advancements, and cultural evolution despite its history with industrial decline.