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Is this the biggest election since 1860? Let our expert explain why
The upcoming U.S. presidential election is happening in unprecedented times and during what could be the most divisive era in more than a century ...
Juneteenth: Our experts can explain the history, meaning and truth behind this historic moment
Most will know that Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. It’s taught in schools and is even part of the Disney experience. ...
Why We Celebrate the 4th of July
Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? Did you know we actually declared independence on the 2nd? My answer defines the American idea and ...
Expanding Our Knowledge - Black History Month
Black History Month, established in 1926 as a week-long festivity coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, has transformed into a month-long celebration ...
Black Gospel Music Expert Discusses Timelessness of Christmas Spirituals, Which Differ From Christmas Carols
Robert F. Darden, professor of journalism and founder of Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project, treasures the rich sounds of Christmas spirituals, which differ ...