Some had lost friends or lovers. Some felt a moral calling. Some were just trying to balance their sexual karma. Many were angry. Most had no medical background or professional credentials – just a ...

The railroad crossing at University Street in Normal will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, for railroad work, ...

They were there to honor Lewis Brady, a Black man who escaped slavery in Maryland in the 19th century, settled near Ossining, New York, toiled as an oysterman and then became a legend for defying ...

Here's a look at some of the National Park Service events planned this week to mark Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Juneteenth commemorates the last slaves in the U.S. finally knowing that they were free, he said. “So as we celebrate, ...

An exterior view of the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina, the church is the oldest African Methodist ...

Check out these events happening in the CSRA, including Juneteenth celebrations, an art reception, live music performances and even a sword fighting demonstration.

Visit this East Coast city with a bustling historic district, stunning nearby beaches, and a 2-mile riverwalk lined with ...

Get ready to look up, because one of the region’s most epic summer traditions is about to take flight! The annual CenterPoint ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout of the Licking County Library shares writings about local African Americans as ...

Discover the most charming small-town restaurants across every U.S. state—beloved hidden gems where cozy vibes meet ...