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Black Woman Who Once Catered a Dinner for President Franklin D. Roosevelt Turns 110 Years Old
BlackNews.com· 21 hours agoRoosevelt’s family. Throughout her life, Thompson has seen 19 U.S. presidents come and go. One of...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Juneteenth, 40 Acres and a Mule and Other Broken Promises to African Americans
The Root via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoNew Deal, Same ‘ole Tricks President Franklin D. Roosevelt - Image: Keystone Features (Getty Images)...
Retro Louisville: President Franklin D. Roosevelt visits Derby City
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 4 days ago“City Has Greeted 15 Presidents” was the headline on Page 2 of the Courier Journal’s July 9, 1938,...
Woman who once catered for Franklin D. Roosevelt celebrates 110th birthday
WKYT Lexington· 5 days agoFriends, family and loved ones gathered in Alaska to celebrate Louise Thompson’s 110th birthday....
Joe Biden suffers shock poll in state Democrats have not lost in 20 years
Newsweek· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden has received negative polling news in a state the Democratic Party has not lost...
Need a 4th of July caption? 30 patriotic quotes to honor America and its history
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoWe never hide from history. We make history." – John McCain "We are a nation of many nationalities, many races, many religions-bound together by a single unity, the unity of freedom and equality ...
From the Border to Bump Stocks, the MAGA Lie Machine Is Heating Up
New Republic· 2 days agoIn response, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on October 23, 1940, warned the nation: “Truthful...
Train depot restoration in Hamilton will require additional funds
The Hamilton Journal News· 3 hours agoHamilton’s ultimate goal with the former CSX train depot at Maple Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard is to...
Today in History: Abraham Lincoln accepts Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the Senate
Chicago Tribune· 4 days agoOn June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham...