9/11 Photographer Mark Phillips

9/11 Photographer Mark Phillips

Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center in New York City. On that fateful day, Mark Phillips was living with his wife and daughter in Brooklyn.  A seasoned photojournalist, Phillips immediately grabbed his...
The History of the 19th Amendment and People of Color

The History of the 19th Amendment and People of Color

In recognition of Black History Month, Connecting Point examines the complicated history of women’s suffrage. 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. This amendment is usually credited as giving women the right to vote. While this change was a win for...