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Here’s what to know, where to go for Opal’s Walk on Juneteenth
Dallas Morning News· 1 day agoOpal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth, will lead the community on June 19 in her annual 2.5-mile...
Finally, a specific accounting of land stolen from the formerly enslaved
Mother Jones· 5 days ago40 Acres and a Lie tells the history of an often-misunderstood government program that gave formerly...
Today in History
The Martinsburg Journal· 3 days agoIn 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring,...
First honor flight to recognize Juneteenth will bring Black veterans to nation’s capital
Stars and Stripes· 2 days agoMore than two dozen Black veterans whose military service spans World War II, the Korean War and the...
Celebrate 'Inde-pun-dence' Day with 75 funny Fourth of July jokes and memes
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWell, the horse was too heavy to carry. What’s a firework’s favorite song? “Pop it Like it’s Hot.” What do fireworks eat when it’s hot out? Popsicles! Who is the least guilty president ...
Descendants of last slave ship arriving in US share history with students
Southern Poverty Law Center· 17 hours agoThe discovery of the Clotilda in 2019 and the observance of Juneteenth reinforce the importance of...
30 quotes from US presidents to uplift and inspire
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoPresidential quotes "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." – Theodore Roosevelt "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." – John F.
Peacocking through the centuries: How menswear in this season's series gets the sartorial showcase
LA Times via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoCorsets and gorgeous gowns have long dominated the period costume design conversation. But this season, turning back the clock showcases how menswear is pulling focus.
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign
Stamford Advocate· 3 days agoOn June 16, 2015, real estate mogul Donald Trump launched his successful campaign to become president of the United States with a speech at Trump Tower in Manhattan. In 1858, accepting the Illinois ...
When was the last time that Trump-loving Staten Island voted for a Democrat for president?
Staten Island Advance· 5 days agoDelving into 160+ years of voting here shows that the ‘red borough’ wasn’t always red.
