Congress is commemorating the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival
The Senate has agreed, by unanimous consent, to designate the last weekend of June 2022 as a time to commemorate the first weekend of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
History
Ancient Romans: they're just like us
An ancient Roman tablet discovered in Northern England near Hadrian's Wall shows a graffiti message that feels... not so ancient.
Black artists have always led AIDS activism. This tribute wants to give them credit
Activist Pamela Sneed says this year's walk will honor Black artists' contributions that have been erased from AIDS narratives.
Black artists have always led AIDS activism. This tribute wants to give them credit
Activist Pamela Sneed says this year's walk will honor Black artists' contributions that have been erased from AIDS narratives.
Hace 40 años, la Guerra Malvinas-Falkland transformó el rock latino
Cuando se prohibió la transmisión de música en inglés en 1982, los grupos de rock argentino encontraron una oportunidad.
After 329 years, a woman accused of being a witch in Salem has been exonerated
Massachusetts lawmakers formally exonerated Elizabeth Johnson Jr., clearing her name three centuries after she was convicted of witchcraft in 1693 at the height of the Salem Witch Trials.
Native tribes celebrate Montana land ownership and bison range restoration
The 18,000-acre bison range is located on land taken away by the U.S. government 100 years ago. Congress passed a law in 2020 giving the land back to the local native tribes.
Army bases that were named for Confederate officers now have new name recommendations
A military commission has recommended new names for nine bases named after Confederate leaders. Two years ago, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Congress mandated the name changes.
Last call: New York City bids an official farewell to its last public pay phone
Officials gathered in Times Square for the removal of what they called New York City's last public pay phone, which is headed to a local museum. But a number of other pay phones are still standing.
New Mexico wildfire sparks backlash against controlled burns. That's bad for the West
Experts worry a devastating wildfire in New Mexico, partly started by a controlled burn that got out of control, may create a backlash against this important forest management tool.