Independence Day in the United States is more than fireworks and barbecues—it is a commemoration of a radical idea. In the summer of 1776, delegates from thirteen colonies gathered in Philadelphia to debate whether to sever ties with the British Crown. On July 2, the Continental Congress voted for independence; two days later, on July […]
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1 event,On July 14 each year, the colors of the French tricolore ripple in summer breezes from Paris to New York. Bastille Day has become synonymous with freedom, fireworks and baguettes laden with cheese, yet its origins go back to a tumultuous moment in 1789 when Parisians stormed an ancient fortress-prison. The Bastille had long stood […] |
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Origins and Historical Background of National Black Business Month National Black Business Month is observed annually in August and was established to recognize the contributions, resilience, and economic importance of Black-owned businesses. The observance originated in 2004 through the efforts of historian and entrepreneur John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr., who sought […] |
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