Jun 15, 2026 | Events, History
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is observed annually on June 19. Also known as “Freedom Day,” Juneteenth is regarded as one of the oldest continuing African American holidays, celebrated since 1866. Former...
Jun 1, 2026 | Higer Education, History
An Atlanta high school senior is preparing to continue a family legacy more than six decades in the making at Georgia Institute of Technology, CBS News reports. Ralph Long IV, a graduating senior at Benjamin E. Mays High School, will attend Georgia Tech this fall...
May 4, 2026 | History, Voting
In a 6-3 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant implications for future applications of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), which...
