Tag: federal holidays
Music
New Music: Beyonce – Black Parade
Beyonce Knowles surprised her fans by dropping a new track "Black Parade" to commemorate Juneteenth on June 19
News
New York Declares Juneteenth Official Holiday
New York City has declared Juneteenth an official holiday. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday announced that June 19 -- the date that slaves were emancipated in the U.S. -- is an official holiday
News
Outrage: Black Twitter Drags FBI for #MLKDay Tweet
Monday, Jan. 20, is Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday in America. Black Twitter users sent the hashtag #MLKDay trending on the social media platform
Medical Minute
Doctors Issue Warning To Thanksgiving Travelers: Do Not Kiss Babies
As millions of Americans prepare to spend the holidays with their families this holiday weekend, doctors have issued a strong warning not to kiss babies
Black History Month
February is Black History Month in America
February 1, 2019 kicks off the national celebration of Black History Month in America. Black History Month is a monthlong holiday honoring Black Americans...
News
Americans Remember Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. On MLK Day
Parades and special events will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in America on Monday, Jan. 19, as citizens remember the slain civil rights...