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The Untold Story Of The Deacons For Defense: The Hidden Guardians Of The Civil Rights Movement
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (163+ words) Nyan Reynolds explores the forgotten story of the Deacons for Defense, the armed defenders who protected Black communities during Jim Crow....
State should buy Easter Rising "flag of truce, FF TD says
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (536+ words) A Government TD has called on the State to buy the flag used by the Volunteers to signal their surrender at the end of the 1916 Easter Rising. The "flag of truce, a 40sq cm white linen handkerchief, is being offered for…...
The Armenian American community during World War II: Patriotism Amid anxieties
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (264+ words) Editor's note: This article appeared in the Armenian Weekly's March 2026 special magazine issue, "America at 250: An Armenian American Retrospective," guest edited by former Weekly editor Dr. Khatchig Mouradian and dedicated to the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence and the history…...
Today in History: Muhammad Ali convicted
1+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year. On June 20, 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in…...
Today in History: June 20, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (109+ words) The Cumberland Times-News Today is the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - Brill, Emerson co-girls Track & Field Athletes…...
Today in History: 1967, Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (307+ words) Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year. On June 20, 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted in Houston of violating Selective Service laws by refusing to be drafted and was sentenced to five years in…...
Forgotten story of Irish migrants in Keighley set for spotlight at Civic Centre
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (418+ words) Painting by Edwin Riby of Keighley in the late 19th century (from the History Society archive) (Image: Supplied) A HISTORY society will welcome a guest speaker. Keighley and District Local History Society has invited social historian Irene Lofthouse to deliver a…...
Photography exhibit highlights civil rights movement for Juneteenth event
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (121+ words) Jonesboro Sun - To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Mrs. Eastern Arkansas to compete for title this weekend Sorry, an error occurred. Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Must be at least 8 characters,…...
Barcelona hosts exhibition exploring the demise of Pompeii
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (355+ words) russpain. com An unusual exhibition dedicated to the last days of Pompeii has opened in Barcelona, attracting the attention of local residents The exhibition covers more than two thousand square meters at the Palau Vict'ria Eug'nia on Montju'c, which has…...
Atlanta Black history leader says erasing the past is impossible
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (38+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta The APEX Museum, recognized as Georgia's first Black history museum, hosted a Juneteenth celebration to honor African American culture and the global message of freedom....