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A slave left this message on his former master’s grave

Today we explore the historic Godwin Cemetery in Phenix City, Alabama, home to the grave of John Godwin (1798–1859) and an ...
When this Southampton school opened in 1965, it was a vital cog in the post-war machine of education for the city.
Beyond Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless, quotable speeches, there are many fascinating aspects to learn about his ...
Miami claims to have the oldest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in the country. It started in 1977, nearly a decade before ...
Vincent Zheng, a seventh-grader at Collins Middle School, and Emily Anne Impeartrice, a fifth-grader student at Horace Mann Laboratory School, were recently named winners of Salem State University’s ...
Public schools were originally envisioned in the 19th century as ‘common schools’ where rich and poor kids could be educated ...
Amidst ongoing discussions and debates revolving around the future home of the North Carolina men’s basketball program, a ...
As discussion around the future of the Dean Smith Center heats up, one notable voice has spoken up: former head coach Roy Williams.
YWCA Greater Charleston announced its 2026 MLK tribute. Events start Jan. 15 and will be held through the week with a parade ...
The YWCA of Greater Charleston this year continues to honor the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a ...
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has released the daily schedules for its 2026 edition. See which days headliners ...