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Celebrating Juneteenth: A brief history and modern traditions
KNBN Rapid City· 10 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
Morgan State University educates on significance of Juneteenth and impact on higher education
CBS News· 7 hours agoJune 19 may be a holiday for some, but Morgan State University is educating and embodying the ...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 56 minutes agoIn honor of Juneteenth, The Conversation reached out to Wake Forest University Divinity School […]...
A landmark moment in South Africa for a humbled ANC
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoFew doubt that negotiations since the 29 May elections have been difficult. Many in South Africa are now asking themselves one simple question - will it...
Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind the US flag
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFrom the date of death until interment for the governor of a state, territory or possession. The...
Looking for something to do in Bartlesville? We've got you covered
Examiner Enterprise via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoThis traditional event features arts and crafts, games, live music, inflatables, and so much more! There is no extra charge for Kidsfest...these special summer tours to learn ...
On this day in history, June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery is established in Virginia
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe creation of Arlington National Cemetery, on this day in history, June 15, 1864, began with the...
Laws created during slavery are still on the books. A legal scholar wants to acknowledge that ...
The Daily Record· 55 minutes agoUnion Gen. Gordon Granger said as much when he read General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, in...
Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Bristol Herald Courier· 7 hours agoWillie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and...
The Origins and History of Father's Day
Snopes via Yahoo News· 3 days agoOn your 90th birthday I hope that you may derive the greatest joy and satisfaction from the knowledge that families across the country have known such...