Colored Perceptions Archives

Did the White House obtain its name when it was repainted white after the British burned it in 1814?

Did the term 'pink slip' originate because employees were commonly sent dismissal notices printed on pink slips of paper?

Was blackmail so designated because letters of extortion were sent by mail?

Were American 'blue laws' so named because they were originally printed on blue paper?

Did 'red light district' come from railway brakemen leaving their lanterns on cathouse porches?

Colored Perceptions