by brpadmin | Jan 8, 2025 | Biography, History
Times with old friends are so special. It’s fun to talk about the times you shared together, and then to catch up on what is going on in life presently. When we are with an old friend, inevitably something will remind us of an event from our past that both...
by brpadmin | Oct 9, 2024 | Baseball, Biography, Children
In 1969, Mariano Rivera was born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, but he would go on to become a thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion. He holds two MLB records and many other awards, yet when asked to describe his job, his humble reply was,...
by brpadmin | Mar 15, 2023 | Biography
Indiana has lost one of their shining lights of letters. During his long and highly regarded career as a journalist and teacher, James Alexander Thom impacted many people. As an author, he impacted many more. It was perhaps through his prose that most people came to...
by brpadmin | Jan 5, 2023 | Biography, Children, Education
Born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Martin Luther King and Alberta Williams King, Martin Luther King, Jr. would grow to be one of America’s greatest influencers. Dr. King lived a full and purposed life. Though he faced many challenges, he blazed a trail...
by brpadmin | Dec 1, 2021 | Biography
It may be still a few weeks before she turns 100 years old, but that hasn’t stopped Betty White from trending. Her fans have known for a long time how special, funny, and endearing she is, and we are looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday. Betty has a long...
by brpadmin | Mar 15, 2021 | Biography, Children, Education
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are looking at some fascinating women who made a mark and a change in this world. Let’s look at this Woman of Wonder, Madam C.J. Walker. Not only was she an outstanding entrepreneur, but she made accomplishments unheard of for the...
