Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more equal future for all.

Every July Fourth brings fireworks, picnics, parades and happy celebrations of American freedom. But behind the festivities ...

We Americans believe we so fully understand Abraham Lincoln’s contribution to our nation’s beliefs about slavery and freedom that his role in shaping our uniquely American vision of a just and ...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin added two of the most iconic artifacts in American history to his growing ...

Thomas Jefferson, steeped in Enlightenment philosophy, wrote that we have the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the ...

The Malone Center’s celebration is happening Saturday, June 21, at Wood’s Park from noon to 3 p.m. It’ll be filled with music, activities, and information about resources in the community. Entry and ...

But there is a big difference between Juneteenth and Independence Day. Juneteenth is a federal holiday which is celebrated ...

Every year, July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It’s a day of pride, freedom, and patriotism. Delivering a ...

Juneteenth remained obscure in most of the country throughout the ugly decades of Jim Crow and white supremacy. Since the Civil Rights Movement, however, Juneteenth has been generally recognized as ...

For many United States (U.S.) citizens, Juneteenth was proclaimed a national holiday during the confounding times of our dealing with and responding to Covid-19. “What is Juneteenth?” ...

Kenneth Griffin, the billionaire art collector and hedge fund founder, purchased the document that abolished slavery, as well ...

Ever wondered about the origins of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture seated on a bench in downtown Bloomington? Here's a look ...