In 2025, D.C. is celebrating 20 years of officially observing the holiday. A parade, festival, concert and fireworks will ...

April 9, the day that the American Civil War ended in 1865, should be a national holiday celebrating the defeat of the Confederacy, the end of slavery, and the triumph of liberty.

The District will soon celebrate its 163rd D.C. Emancipation Day, marking 163 years since slavery was abolished in the city. By ending slavery in D.C., the D.C.

Born in Liverpool in 1963, Julian Charles John is the son of John Lennon and filmmaker Cynthia Powell. It was upon ...

It's the latest government site to see changes amid the Trump administration's effort to purge content promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is rarely honored, Black folks have taken it upon themselves to not only honor the ...

It's the latest government site to see changes amid the Trump administration's effort to purge content promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Donald Trump has promised to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on “all countries” today. Tariffs on many vehicles and auto parts ...

From the burning monk of Vietnam to the JFK assassination, these powerful images remain seared into the American consciousness today. Each new decade in American history has brought substantial ...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo enters its final weekend with a lineup of concerts and events before closing Sunday. Parker McCollum performs Friday, followed by Brooks & Dunn on Saturday ...

The Grand Ole Opry sure knows how to throw a party. Country music's most revered stage celebrated its 100th anniversary with a massive night of performances on Wednesday (March 19). Opry 100: A ...