Her refusal to give up a bus seat for a white man lit the fire of the American Civil Rights movement.
But today, a good number of people say Rosa Parks was recruited for a publicity stunt. So what actually happened?
Here’s Ken LaCorte, separating myth from reality, for a new edition of Elephants In Rooms.
“Did America’s founders commit biological warfare against the Native Americans? I went looking for the truth behind the famous story and found something stranger.”
In this report, Ken LaCorte explores whether germ warfare involving smallpox was used in a deliberate fashion against native tribes in the United States.
LaCorte finds one substantiated case, involving British troops at Fort Pitt — present-day Pittsburgh. But he also uncovers a web of malarkey spread by the late Ward Churchill, a former professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Here’s more on Elephants In Rooms.
Why do tens of thousands of people pay good money to play, and sometimes suffer, deep in the desert? I have some firsthand answers.
Here’s a look at Burning Man from Ken LaCorte, who says he’s been to Burning Man 10 times, and he’s looking forward to returning this summer. Here’s more from Lacorte’s channel Elephants In Rooms.
Assassins definitely change history, but do they achieve their goals?
Do they “win” politically or do their actions usually backfire? Here’s a look at the ugly realm of political assassinations from Ken LaCorte in a new edition of Elephants In Rooms.
Conservatives freak out about George Soros, but is he the evil puppet master they think he is? Or just a wealthy, influential liberal?
As always, the truth is nuanced. I dig into the question, as well as tell you about my first-hand experience with the “Soros machine.” Here’s more from Ken La Corte on a new edition of Elephants In Rooms.
How does today’s high-tech warfare and world conflicts compare to both recent and ancient history?
Do we have it worse, or does it just feel that way? Here’s more from Ken LaCorte in a new edition of Elephants In Rooms.
Conservatives support Israel much more than liberals. Why?
Especially since Jewish Americans are one of the Democratic Party’s staunchest supporters. Here’s more from Ken LaCorte in new edition of Elephants in Rooms.
Why do people having public meltdowns take off their clothes?
Especially in airports and planes? Here’s more from Ken LaCorte in a new edition of Elephants in Rooms.
Indian‑Americans make up about 1% of the country, yet they’ve grabbed 28 of the last 34 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophies.
What’s going on? Here’s more from Ken LaCorte in a new video from his series Elephants in Rooms.
