2020-2021
In 1955, Graetz’s husband, Bob, a newly ordained minister, was assigned to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomery, Ala. A predominantly Black church; the Graetzes were white. They not only accepted the assignment, they chose to live in the predominantly Black neighborhood the church drew its congregation from. One of the people in the … Read more
From This is True for 20 December 2020
After a bidding war for his first book, Ecco Press won by paying a six-figure advance.
From This is True for 13 December 2020
Bova won six Hugo Awards, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation.
From This is True for 6 December 2020
The Honestie Hodges case spurred a national dialogue about how police deal with children.
From This is True for 29 November 2020
An actress, Dietrich hit the big time with a tiny role, playing ‘Mother Nature’.
From This is True for 22 November 2020
Wenner convinced him to work for the magazine for free. Wolman had one condition….
From This is True for 8 November 2020
An actress, Arthur had moderate success …until she met Mel Brooks.
From This is True for 1 November 2020
Viola was billed as the “fastest girl drummer in the world.”
From This is True for 26 October 2020
Benguiat created more than 600 font faces.
From This is True for 18 October 2020
Rall stood out so much he found himself in demand, including on Broadway.
From This is True for 11 October 2020