Presidents Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. presidents, is Feb. 17. What to know about the day, and presidents Washington and Lincoln.

Black History Month is celebrated every February, the shortest and one of the coldest months of the year. At first glance it may not seem like a very festive choice, but there’s a significance to ...

Learn about the origins of Black History Month and find out how to celebrate in Chicago with museums, events, businesses, and ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black ...

Washington, D.C. is gearing up to take center stage in 2026 as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, marking a historic ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

The path toward equity in Austin education is long and fraught. Efforts to create fair learning opportunities for all ...

As we turn the calendar page to February, we see the celebration of Black History across our nation as a reminder of African ...

In 2026, the United States will mark its 250 th birthday since signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in ...

It's Black History Month and the city of Springfield kicked off the first weekend of February with a flag-raising ceremony to ...

The 84th Lincoln Pilgrimage, organized by the Gray Arrow District of the California Inland Empire Council of Scouting America, set out from Redlands High School midmorning Saturday and the parade made ...

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the legacy, culture, and perseverance of Black Americans in shaping U.S. history.