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

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

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...

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

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 ...

Memorial Day was marked by American flags and motorcade processionals throughout Salisbury on Monday, but another celebration ...

Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day began in the mid-1800s as a way to honor the people who died in the American Civil War. The ...

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

The cemetery housing the twelve Civil War heroes and their families was adopted by Vietnam veterans, who ensure the upkeep of ...

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 ...

The American Battle Monuments Commission’s website was used to find Private First-Class Elmer Bloch’s burial site at the ...