In Chesapeake, the lives and legacies of Afro Union Civil War soldiers were honored Thursday, making sure that those who ...

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

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

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

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 ...

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it is also time set aside to remember this country’s fallen soldiers.

Memorial Day traces its earliest origins to the courageous efforts of African American soldiers who fought valiantly in the ...

This story was originally published in May 2021. There are nearly 150 Civil War memorials in more than 130 cities and towns ...

The lives of African American veterans of the Civil War will gain recognition with a special memorial service Locust Hill ...