In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia (whose father was her White enslaver), embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South with her enslaved husband, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave. … [Read more...] about “Master Slave Husband Wife”: A startling tale of disguise to escape slavery
Archives for January 2023
“80 for Brady” and its real-life inspirations
Friends Betty Pensavalle and Elaine St. Martin were founding members of a passionate fan club devoted to NFL quarterback Tom Brady, comprised of women of a certain age, called "Over 80 for Brady." They inspired a new motion picture comedy, "80 for Brady," starring Hollywood veterans Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with the … [Read more...] about “80 for Brady” and its real-life inspirations
Nature: Songbirds in snow
We leave you this Sunday with songbirds in the snowy woods near Buffalo, N.Y. Videographer: Carl Mrozek. … [Read more...] about Nature: Songbirds in snow
One couple’s remarkable escape from slavery
In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia, feared that her father – who was her White enslaver – would claim any child she bore as his property. And so, she and her husband, also enslaved, embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave. Correspondent Mark Whitaker talks with Ilyon Woo, … [Read more...] about One couple’s remarkable escape from slavery
And-Ones: NBAGL, Dunn, Noel, Klutch, CBA, 2023 Draft
The NBA G League will have an increased presence at this year’s NBA All-Star weekend, having introduced a new Next Up Game that will take place on Sunday, February 19 prior to the NBA’s All-Star Game. As outlined in a G League press release, the game will feature 24 NBAGL standouts, with 10 of those players selected by fan vote. Players on G League contracts or two-way deals … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBAGL, Dunn, Noel, Klutch, CBA, 2023 Draft