To be sure, many significant things contributed to the recent opening to the public of Hellam Township’s Mifflin House property after historian Scott Mingus’ Underground Railroad book hit the ...

For years, Ken Johnston has hiked Black heritage trails across the U.S., retracing the steps of civil rights pioneers and freedom seekers. This summer, he's bringing his walk north to Owen Sound.

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — The Decatur Public Library is taking people back in time and honoring those who fought to lead slaves to freedom. From now through April, they’ll have an exhibit on the ...

The U.S. Navy may rename ships named for prominent civil rights and other American leaders like Harvey Milk, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Harriet Tubman, according to a report from CBS News.

Springfield will celebrate Juneteenth with activities on June 7, 13 and 14 with most centered around the Gammon House, a historic site that was part of the Underground Railroad in Ohio.

Anthony Boyle (“Masters of the Air”) and Julia Garner (“Ozark”) have signed on to play the leads in “The Altruists,” a new Netflix limited series that will chart the real-life rise and ...

After a sudden and large-scale deportation operation began on May 4, Nashville residents came together to monitor the city and report ICE activity.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of ship names honoring Mr. Milk, a gay rights pioneer, and other leaders. In Mr. Milk’s case, the move is intended as a rebuke of Pride Month.

Underground Railroad: Roger Smalley gave a great presentation on the Underground Railroad in Medina County and it was so good to see him after a couple of years, ...

A new name for the Harvey Milk was not given but, according to the memo, Hegseth and Phelan are planning to announce the new name aboard the USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned Navy ship.