One of the ways to commemorate notable figures in Toronto is to name a street or laneway after them. The latest example of ...

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Trinidad & Tobago highlights the cultural ties between India and the Caribbean.

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With Trump officials pushing to end diversity efforts, civil rights leaders and experts explain why Black organizations were ...

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

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The Trump Administration's reasons for resettling Afrikaners echo early U.S. debates about Haiti's independence.

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WorldAtlas ranked the 7 nicest small towns in the state, showcasing Georgia's local history, beautiful scenery, and fun tourist destinations.

"Thomasville was once known as the "Winter Resort of the South," a title it earned in the late 1800s when wealthy Northerners traveled there by rail to escape cold weather. Unlike other resort towns, ...