A Bold Act of Remembrance The first Memorial Day wasn’t created by Congress or a president—it was born from the determination ...

Although Memorial Day now commemorates those who died in all wars, it began when Black people commemorated the Civil War in ...

Memorial Day is often associated with barbecues, parades, & the unofficial start date of summer, but it’s origin is rooted in ...

The first Memorial Day tribute was created by newly freed Black Americans in 1865, though racists have tried to erase them ...

Blight, newly freed African Americans who had fought in the Civil War adorned soldiers’ graves in 1865, marking the first Memorial Day on record. Blight’s 2001 book “Race and Reunion ...

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice.” – President ...

Here’s a thoughtful list of meaningful places where you can pay your respects to Black military personnel this Memorial Day ...

Memorial Day's historic origins are found in Charleston's Hampton Park and elsewhere. Remembering US service members' ...

Juneteenth is the next federal holiday. DEI has caused confusion around the holiday, so what does it mean this month for ...

Juneteenth is the next federal holiday. Here's everything to know about the celebration, plus when it is and what it celebrates.

GROVELAND, Fla. – Months after celebrating the restoration of the Oak Tree Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville, the city of Groveland honored veterans buried there during what was likely the ...

Groveland hosts first Memorial Day ceremony at restored African American Cemetery Published: May 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM Tags: groveland , lake county , memorial day , black history , florida ...