White House announces July 4th celebration plans
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Alvin Ailey ADT's 'theater of disruption' teaches about racism
Through dance, Greenwood tells the horrific story of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Through dance, Greenwood tells the horrific story of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
America marks Juneteenth as nationwide protests raise awareness
A traditional day of celebration has turned into one of protest, as Americans mark Juneteenth. The holiday long commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Americans but has burst into the national conversation this year after nationwide demonstrations against police brutality and racism.
A traditional day of celebration has turned into one of protest, as Americans mark Juneteenth. The holiday long commemorated the emancipation of enslaved African Americans but has burst into the national conversation this year after nationwide demonstrations against police brutality and racism.
Juneteenth celebrations held nationwide
All across America on Friday, commemorations of Juneteenth too place, the oldest nationally celebrated observance of the ending of Slavery in the United States.
All across America on Friday, commemorations of Juneteenth too place, the oldest nationally celebrated observance of the ending of Slavery in the United States.
Dozens of protests across NYC for Juneteenth
From Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan, dozens of protests were held across New York City on Friday as thousands of people marched on Juneteenth.
From Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan, dozens of protests were held across New York City on Friday as thousands of people marched on Juneteenth.
Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
New York declares Juneteenth paid holiday for state employees
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
Jack Dorsey says Twitter and Square will honor Juneteenth as company holiday
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
Celebrated on June 19, the date is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
War memorial in Pittsburgh vandalized on eve of Memorial Day
The statue of a World War I doughboy in the city's Lawrenceville neighborhood was splashed with red paint during the night.
The statue of a World War I doughboy in the city's Lawrenceville neighborhood was splashed with red paint during the night.
Cops: Man threw burning flag onto police vehicle, spat on officer
A Boston man faces several charges after he allegedly lighted an American flag on fire and threw it onto the roof of a Boston Police prisoner transport wagon.
A Boston man faces several charges after he allegedly lighted an American flag on fire and threw it onto the roof of a Boston Police prisoner transport wagon.
Small ceremonies, car convoys mark Memorial Day
New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military members contended with coronavirus restrictions.
New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of parades, as those looking to honor fallen military members contended with coronavirus restrictions.
Joe Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months
The appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak (http://www.coronavirusnow.com/).
The appearance was a milestone in a presidential campaign that has largely been frozen by the coronavirus outbreak (http://www.coronavirusnow.com/).
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
US Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the coronavirus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the coronavirus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds -- and triggers warnings
The Memorial Day holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches where the weather cooperated. It also meant renewed warnings from politicians and health experts to be cautious as the coronavirus continues its spread and deaths nationwide draw close to 100,000.
The Memorial Day holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches where the weather cooperated. It also meant renewed warnings from politicians and health experts to be cautious as the coronavirus continues its spread and deaths nationwide draw close to 100,000.
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from virus
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus. Many are old, already frail, and the toll has been especially harsh on veterans. Their relatives mourn their deaths as well as the limits on gathering to remember them.