One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

While many American towns claim to have held the earliest celebrations of the holiday, U.S. officials declared Waterloo, New ...

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...

The 28th Black Cowboy Festival in South Carolina honored the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls with trail rides, rodeos, ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday designated for mourning and honoring military personnel who died while serving in the ...

Memorial Day 2025 should remember Black veterans who faced lynching and violence after military service, with at least 35 ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, ...

Here’s a thoughtful list of meaningful places where you can pay your respects to Black military personnel this Memorial Day ...