Democratic lawmakers have attempted to pass similar bills in the Alabama legislature but have been unsuccessful, as several representatives pointed out Thursday.

The community event, on June 14, includes the history of Juneteenth, food, youth activities, music and a variety of cultural ...

The Galveston chapter of the NAACP is writing in support of the proposal to save L.A. Morgan Elementary School and renovate ...

Argentina sealed a $20 billion, 48-month Extended Fund Facility deal with the International Monetary Fund on Friday and, in a major policy move ahead of the deal, dismantled key parts of its ...

In 2025, Memorial Day is one of 12 federal holidays listed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Along with federal offices, banks and financial markets are typically closed on federal holidays.

Dwight D. Eisenhower received a letter that asked him how the June 6, 1944, amphibious assault came to be commonly called D-Day. Answering through his executive assistant, Eisenhower replied that ...

LaGrange plans to add Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for city employees. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, marking the end of ...

Read on to learn more about what could cause your period to only last a day or two. A normal menstrual cycle happens about once every 28 days, but this often varies. Some women have periods every ...

Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.

Wednesday will be the first opportunity for Galveston school board members to consider a $2.8 million bid for the 4.5 acres at 1421 37th St., or reject the bid, opening ...