In recent years, Juneteenth has grown from an obscure regional Texas festival to a national holiday. In the meantime, other similar Emancipation Days are still observed around the country on unique da

You wouldn't know it today, but Manhattan Beach in California was once a destination, a playground for Black families in southern California - and there were others. Dr. Alison Rose Jefferson, researc

Much of America's history has been dominated by one particular subculture - White, Christian, specifically Protestant Americans. Slowly over the generations and even in the past 10 years, that has beg

Warmth, and art. Quilting is a pastime that has been passed down from generations. It has grown across the country, including southern plantations of yesterday to urban cities of today. Certain names

Mammoth Cave National Park Ranger Chuck DeCroix leads us through the history and practical aspects of the 400 mile long cavern. You will find that what makes cave exploration special is the intimacy o

The only thing missing is the 'ding'. Keyboards can be heard in offices around the world, but that's only half of what was once a ubiquitous tool at home and the workplace. Typewriters were quickly to

With the passing of Hank Aaron, we look at the legacy of the Negro Leagues. Bob Kendrick shares his experience with Hank Aaron and the remarkable talent and legacy of Negro League baseball. The Negr

On the outside, segregation and Jim Crow. On the inside, "only the ball was white". Black players thrived during the zenith of America's past time. Baseball provided entertainment, culture and busines

Young Americans have always returned home after heading out into the world for the first time. Today, the number of Millennials living with parents are comparatively larger. What are the reasons behin