Originally inhabited by the Tainos (also known as the Lucayans) indigenous people since the 8th century, the island was first conquered by the Europeans in the early 1500s. Cotton, salt (George Washington’s favorite type), sponge and hemp became important commodities produced in the colonial times, which was controlled by the Spanish, French and British Empires. In the 20th century Turks…

Discrimination against Chinese Americans started soon after their mass immigration here in the 1850s and continues today with President Trump’s continual references to the COVID-19 pandemic as the ‘China Flu’ due to its origins in Wuhan, China.  Even before any government officials took actions to attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, business owners in San Francisco’s Chinatown saw devastating revenue…

Once you get a car, the next logical thing to do is get it insured. If you are a first-time owner understanding everything about car insurance can be a bit difficult. So let’s look at some basics for understanding car insurance better. Why Should You Get Insured It’s easy to think that getting your car insured is an unnecessary expense.…