A Significant Shift: China Ends Its One-Child Policy
On October 29, 2015, the Chinese government made a historic announcement that would transform its population control strategy: the end of the controversial one-child policy. Instituted in 1979 as a measure to curb population growth, the policy had significant social, economic, and demographic implications for the country. With the new policy allowing couples to have […]
Misty Copeland Becomes First Black Principal Dancer
Misty Copeland made history on June 30, 2015, when she was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theater (ABT), becoming the first African American woman to hold this position in the company’s 75-year history. Her achievement marked a significant moment in the world of classical ballet, which had long been criticized for its lack […]
Same-sex Marriage Legalized Nationwide in the U.S.
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right under the 14th Amendment. This landmark decision required all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all American territories to perform and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms […]
Charleston Church Shooting
On the evening of June 17, 2015, a devastating act of violence occurred at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the United States’ oldest black churches. A gunman killed nine African American church members, including senior pastor and state senator Clementa C. Pinckney, during a Bible study session. This […]
The Case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard
On June 14, 2015, Dee Dee Blanchard was found stabbed to death in her home in Springfield, Missouri. Her daughter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was initially thought to be missing but was later found in Wisconsin and charged with her mother’s murder. The case revealed that Dee Dee had subjected Gypsy Rose to years of medical […]
Earthquake Devastates Nepal
A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, causing widespread destruction across the country and claiming the lives of thousands. The international community quickly rallied to provide aid, support, and solidarity in the face of such overwhelming loss and devastation. This tragic event underscored the vulnerability of human societies to natural disasters […]