Harriet Tubman awarded posthumous rank of general on Veterans Day
Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of general, recognizing her contributions as a leader during the Civil War and her legacy as an abolitionist.
How Black Civil War Patriots Should Be Remembered This Veterans Day
Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day, was established to honor military sacrifices and foster peace, with evolving interpretations over time.
Harriet Tubman awarded posthumous rank of general on Veterans Day
Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of general, recognizing her contributions as a leader during the Civil War and her legacy as an abolitionist.
How Black Civil War Patriots Should Be Remembered This Veterans Day
Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day, was established to honor military sacrifices and foster peace, with evolving interpretations over time.
Street bisecting Arnold Arboretum renamed to honor enslaved woman
Flora Way honors an 18th-century enslaved woman in Boston, emphasizing community choice and recognition of her legacy.
A Civil War soldier didn't have a tombstone. Two teens just got him one.
Two middle-schoolers honored Civil War veteran Daniel Walterhouse by providing him a gravestone after 114 years, acknowledging his service and hardship.
Here Are the States Home to the Majority of Medal of Honor Recipients
The Medal of Honor is the highest recognition for U.S. military bravery, awarded for acts of courage and integrity.
Japanese organization of atomic bombing survivors wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a movement of atomic bomb survivors, received the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their role in establishing a nuclear weapons taboo.
President Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument
Biden designates a national monument to recognize the significance of the 1908 Springfield race riot and its impact on racial violence in America.
Macron Honors African Soldiers Who Helped Liberate France in World War II
Macron calls for recognition of the forgotten African soldiers in the Provence landing during WWII, emphasizing unity in remembrance.
The Negro League players now topping MLB records after league adds them to official record
Negro League stars acknowledged in top MLB records.
Counting the Negro League Records Is About More Than Numbers
MLB integrates Negro Leagues records after delayed recognition
NYC wants to install four different statues to honor women across boroughs
The She Built NYC initiative is commissioning public monuments to honor influential women in New York City's five boroughs.
Mayor Eric Adams' administration received approval to honor Shirley Chisholm, with plans to honor four other women in different boroughs.
MLB has integrated Negro Leagues stats. Is it too little, too late?
Official recognition of Negro Leagues records in MLB honors overlooked legendary players like Josh Gibson and ties a historical knot neglected for decades.