In Loving Memory of Angela StriblingAngela Stribling was an amazing talent both on the air and on screen whose presence touched the lives of so many. She was a bright light and a true ray of......
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Every year, on September 11th, we pause to remember a day that forever altered the course of history. It's a day etched into our collective memory, a day that shook the world and reshaped our perceptions of safety and security.
On September 11, 2001, our nation faced unimaginable tragedy as terrorists carried out coordinated attacks on American soil. The Twin Towers in New York City fell, the Pentagon was struck, and Flight 93, thanks to the bravery of its passengers, crashed in Pennsylvania, thwarting further devastation.
We remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost that day, and we honor the heroic first responders who rushed to help, often at the cost of their own lives. We recall......
On the night of December 31, 1862, known as "Freedom’s Eve," a sense of anticipation and hope filled the air. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and homes across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. This historic document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, was set to declare all enslaved people in Confederate states legally free at the stroke of midnight.
As midnight approached, hearts pounded, and prayers intensified. When the clock struck twelve, joy and relief spread through the communities. Union soldiers, including many black soldiers, carried the precious message of freedom, marching onto plantations......
How did Mother's Day start?
According to the Library of Congress and other sources, Anna Jarvis is credited with the campaign that led to a nationally-celebrated Mother’s Day. Jarvis's mother was known for organizing women's groups to promote health and friendship.
In the wake of her mother's death in 1905, Jarvis wanted to set aside a day to honor the sacrifices of mothers for their children. In May 1908, she organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia, according to history.com. Since then, the church has been dubbed "The International Mother's Day Shrine."
As the annual......
As America marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, it’s fitting to reflect on the origins of Stevie Wonder’s iconic “Happy Birthday” song. Often called "the Black Happy Birthday song," it was written and first performed by Wonder as a heartfelt tribute to Dr. King.
Stevie Wonder’s connection to Dr. King began as a young boy when he learned of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. At 15, he was thrilled to meet Dr. King, and like so many, he was devastated by King’s assassination in 1968. Wonder attended King’s funeral and soon became a passionate advocate for honoring King’s......
Celebrating the fifth day of Kwanzaa: Nia - To make our collective vocation the building and development in our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
