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It wasn't until Blight's 2001 book that more Americans became aware of the rich Black history behind Memorial Day, paving the way for other sources to unearth buried information.

Feb. 2025 holiday schedule: Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, more The shortest month of the year has a lot going on. Here's what you need to know.

She would also become only the fourth Black woman to serve in the Senate in its 235-year history. Blunt Rochester is a close ally of President Joe Biden, as they are from the same state.

“ There was a time,” Billy concluded, “ when Black Americans did not have a school like this … and when you couldn’t sit in the front of the bus. Honor Black history by taking your education seriously ...

Juneteenth is not just a Black holiday; it is a vital part of our nation’s history that deserves recognition and celebration. “The day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the best in our community ...

Maleata Ragin; state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, D-8; Darlene Hill, right; and her 2-year-old granddaughter, Lyric, enjoy the Delaware County Black Caucus’ Black History Month Bazaar. (KATHLEEN E ...

Memorial Day's hidden history: How Black Americans started the day of remembrance One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white ...

UNITED STATES, — Memorial Day is one of the United States' most solemn federal holidays. It is dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed ...