What is Juneteenth?
As Americans across the nation prepare to commemorate Juneteenth, the observance is a celebration—it’s a long-overdue...
Who is Al Edwards, the Texas lawmaker behind Juneteenth
Long before Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday, Albert Ely Edwards stood alone on the floor of the...
Pentagon restores Confederate names to U.S. Army bases
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially announced the restoration of seven Army base names honoring...
House Democrats push Speaker Johnson to boost lawmakers’ security funding
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D‑NY) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D‑NY) formally wrote to Speaker Mike...
Who is Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was one of the most powerful voices against slavery in American history.
Congress renames press gallery in U.S. Capitol after Frederick Douglass
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution formally renaming the primary media workspace in the...
Irma Clark‑Coleman, trailblazing Michigan public servant, dies at 88
Irma Clark‑Coleman, a steadfast champion for education, justice, and community in Detroit and Wayne County, passed...
US Navy set to rename USNS Harvey Milk, may overhaul names of Harriet Tubman, Medgar Evers, and Thurgood Marshall oilers
This decision is part of a broader initiative to review and potentially rename other naval vessels...
19 Black Americans’ skulls return to New Orleans after 150 years for memorial service
More than 150 years after their deaths, New Orleans on May 30–31, 2025 held a solemn...
Mayor Nichols seeks nearly $1 Million for final phase of race massacre grave search
Mayor Monroe Nichols has formally requested $995,075 from the Tulsa City Council to fund what is...
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