History by Tom Madsen

Part Eight of a Continuing SeriesBy Tom Madsen Author’s Note: In April of 2025, the Market Messenger ran a seven part series to initially commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. The series began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) and ended with the “Olive Branch Petition” (July…

HOLLYWOOD VS. HISTORY“The Great Debaters” Part Twenty-eight in a Series By Tom Madsen “Denigrate. There’s a word for you. From the Latin word ‘Niger,’ to defame, to blacken. It’s always there, isn’t it? Even in the dictionary. Even in the speech of a Negro professor. Somehow, ‘black’ is always equated with failure.” -Professor Melvin B.…