Newark Advocate history columnist Doug Stout of the Licking County Library shares writings about local African Americans as ...

The Beacon of Freedom rises 47 feet and was designed by Perkins&Will, and fabricated by Demiurge. It was inspired by civil leader and activist Lyda Moore Merrick, who once said: “My father passed a ...

Finding the roots of African Americans in Licking County can be a challenge. The statement “history is written by the victors” is true. In our case, the history of Licking County has been ...

On the first weekend: a vision of the nation built upon inclusivity and the tenets of liberalism — a conception of country ...

Juneteenth is one important federal occasion this June 19. Here's all about its significance along with some warm messages and wishes you can send to friends and family.

What happened to 1.8 million American Jews? For the purpose of its latest report, which focuses on global religious ...

Uncover the role of architecture in commemorating Juneteenth, with museums dedicated to African American stories and cultural ...

The event was one of the offerings of the African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster’s annual fair in Reservoir Park, 832 E. Orange St. It began Wednesday and ends Sunday.

New Orleans conducted a deeply meaningful ceremony combining multifaith memorial services with traditional jazz funeral celebrations to honor 19 African American ...