Reggae artist Nicholas Dillon aka D’Original Reverence supports reparations, calling slavery a “human rights violation” and ...

Although the Battle of Antietam is a much-studied encounter, Budiansky’s consideration of nine people caught up in the battle and its aftermath is thoughtful and insightful.

Jan. 1, the annual Emancipation Proclamation Observance ceremony was held at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church from 11 a ...

The deadlines apply to employers in all states, so you should have your W2 by Jan. 31 regardless of where you work. Tax day is always on April 15 … except when it’s not. Last year, tax returns were ...

Author John J. Hanrahan will give a talk Monday at the Hampton History Museum highlighting African American history through travel.

After gaining federal recognition, many became familiar with Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day slaves in Texas were ...

Starting each new year is probably my most favorite time of the year. It is the point where we as individuals, organizations ...

Enjoy some rest today, a day both to look ahead to a new year and a day to look back some to see where we’ve been. Happy New ...

The ghostly emptiness of capitalist realism obscures the potential for collective joy and abundance. Mark Fisher’s writing ...

The News Review presents highlights from last year’s news stories. The reviews were prepared by Cathie Meetre, Erica Johns, Diane Oberg, Deanna Dawson, Pat Scully and Anna Bedford-Dillow.

The black-eyed pea is infamous in traditional American lore as representing luck and prosperity if consumed first on New Year's Day. Dating back to the American Civil War, one story shares that it is ...

Looking for good luck and prosperity in 2025? Eat black-eyed peas with collard greens – or cabbage – and a slice of cornbread ...