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Photos: A memorial to remember the Emanuel AME tragedy in Charleston takes shape
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (220+ words) Eleven years after the tragedy that changed Charleston a memorial and museum take shape to honor the victims and survivors at Emanuel AME Church. Large slabs of marble that weigh as much as 15, 000 pounds were quarried from Vermont and cut…...
NCW Libraries Hosts Free Virtual Oregon Humanities Program on Freedom
52+ min ago (188+ words) (6/5/2026) Reflect on our nation's history and engage with diverse perspectives on the past, present and future of our country in a free virtual Oregon Humanities program in June. Join us Wednesday, June 17, for What Does Freedom Depend On. As the…...
10 Black American Flags You May Not Have Known Existed
4+ hour, 9+ min ago (528+ words) When most people think of flags, they think of countries, states, or sports teams. But throughout history, Black Americans have created symbols and flags that represent pride, unity, liberation, heritage, and cultural identity. Here are 10 Black American flags and symbols…...
Civil Rights marker commemorating 1960s sit-ins unveiled on Canal Street
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (33+ words) Yahoo The 14th Louisiana Civil Rights Trail marker has been installed in the City of New Orleans by Louisiana's Office of Tourism....
Honoring the Life of General Jerome T. Hagen
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (141+ words) The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington, carry the casket of retired U. S. Marine Corps Gen. Jerome T. Hagen, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, June 8, 2026. Hagen flew 486 combat sorties during his two tours of duty in…...
Bensalem bridge renamed in honor of Bucks soldier killed in Vietnam
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (288+ words) It's been more than 70 years since the Vietnam War came to an end, and Bucks County officials haven't forgotten about the residents who have lost lives overseas. On June 9, Bucks County Bridge #286, which sits over Poquessing Creek along Red Lion…...
Normandy experience turns personal for Army veteran
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (172+ words) Delta News Hub Normandy experience turns personal for Army veteran For some veterans, the program became deeply personal as they revisited places tied to their wartime experiences. Army veteran Bob Crecco took a detour back to Omaha Beach on Monday,…...
Bridge Renamed For Fallen Vietnam Veteran In Bensalem
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (182+ words) BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA " Bucks County Bridge No. 286 now has a new name. Bucks County and Bensalem Township officials gathered on Tuesday to dedicate the bridge renaming to honor the life and sacrifice of Corp. John Michael Lyons. "I am extremely…...
Oldest-living Medal of Honor recipient Bruce "Snake" Crandall dies at 93
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (143+ words) The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and Erlanger Hospital are honoring the life and legacy of Colonel Bruce "Snake" Crandall, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, following his death at the age of 93. Crandall was awarded the…...
Grand opening this week for Selma's Jackson House that was relocated to Michigan
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (504+ words) Jackson House was moved from Selma to Dearborn, Michigan. A grand opening celebration recognizing the relocation of the Jackson Home, a planning headquarters for Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, will be held on June…...