by Liz A | Jul 3, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Patriot spy and enslaved African American James Lafayette Patriot spy and enslaved African American, James Lafayette, was instrumental in helping defeat the British during the American Revolution. Despite the British promising freedom to enslaved African Americans...
by Liz A | Jun 19, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Monuments to our heroes Right before my 18th birthday I took my first flight from Cleveland to attend the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University in Minnesota. Upon arrival, while strolling through the freshman dorm’s foyer, I met Eric, a cadet a few years...
by Liz A | Jun 14, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Unsung Patriot: William Lee An enslaved valet’s contribution to America’s fight for Independence Enslaved people contributed to America’s victory over the British in the Revolutionary War, including George Washington’s valet, William (Billy) Lee. Though documentation...
by Liz A | May 29, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Ozzie Remembering an Atomic Vet Memorial Day 2021 Americans celebrate Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. I believe the tradition of having summer fun with friends and family is also the best way to spend the long weekend. Based on my firsthand...
by Liz A | May 18, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Excerpt from Boat Boy Based on the true story of a refugee boy’s journey to freedom In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I want to recognize the contributions they’ve made to the United States by focusing on the personal story of a...
by Liz A | Apr 17, 2021 | Pepper and Bear
Good River Blog Getting reacquainted with Ohio Early memories of my childhood in Northeast Ohio revolve around days filled with imaginative free play and story-time. Me and brother John, adopted from Korea when we were both one, grew up as if were twins—at least that...
