Pedestrian crash closes portion of Hershberger Rd. NW, police sayWe are told one person is hospitalized following car vs. pedestrian crash in Roanoke.
40th Key West literary seminar focuses on Black literatureThe 40th annual Key West literary seminar will explore Black literature and African American literary history. Nearly 500 people are attending the seminar, which began Thursday.foxnews.com
The history behind Juneteenth you might not have knownMost of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.
Will Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Senate unanimously passes a bill, bringing it one step closerIt’s an occasion that’s recognized in most states and the District of Columbia, but it’s not as of yet a federal holiday.
Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quizDid you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?
Juneteenth celebrations, events across the Roanoke areaMark your calendars: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is set for Saturday.
Gulf between Trump and doctors on mask wearing gets widerPresident Donald Trump smiles as he arrives to speak to the White House conference on American History at the National Archives museum, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
