Tag: Americans
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'Masters of the Stitch: Threaded Stories' Spotlights Narrative Quilts by Black Americans
From the nearly abstracted patterns featuring dozens of Black faces in the meticulous work of Sharon Kerry-Harlan to portraits inspired by real events like Donna Chambers’ celebration of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, Masters of the Stitch: Threaded Stories at Claire Oliver Gallery spotlights remarkable narratives in fabric. The exhibition draws from the collection of Carolyn read more
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12,000 Years Ago, Native Americans Were Playing Games of Chance with Handmade Dice
Archaeologists have long known that the ancient peoples of North America—not unlike us—played a lot of games. Going back millennia, cultures around the world developed myriad ways to keep entertained, and for a long time, it was thought that the first dice ever used could be traced to the ancient Eastern European and Near East read more
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This map shows how long it takes Americans to save for a 20% vs. 5% down payment
When you buy a home, a higher down payment can land you better terms on your mortgage. A 20% down payment is considered the golden standard, but this is out of reach for many home buyers — and 20% down isn’t mandatory. Many lenders accept 5% down or less. Let’s look at how long it read more
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