December 2024 Magazine

Prolific journalist and author John Edward Bruce laid in an unmarked grave at Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers for 100 years. The James H. Farrell Lodge #34, Prince Hall Masons, recognized the injustice of this important, talented man going unrecognized; they arranged to have a temporary marker placed on his grave.  The lodge is now raising funds for a permanent stone. 

Robin Lindley recently interviewed presidential historian, History News Network founder, and award-winning author Rick Shenkman on the recent tumultuous weeks of the 2024 campaign for president.

When we layer the complexity of political campaigns into the incidents and events, we add an entirely new layer of hot spots to the model. We have another challenge here. Because we are so interconnected, spreading rumors and disinformation about those seeking public office is easy.