Community Works

1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (363+ words) The Hagen History Center celebrated 13 Erie-area individuals whose accomplishments have made an impact on a national scale during its annual “A Night at the Museum.” About 600 people attended the event, which recognized honorees from a variety of professional backgrounds while…...

7+ hour, 17+ min ago   (645+ words) The crowd gathers in front of the Harrison county courthouse to watch the opening ceremony. A young boy enjoys a snack with his parents while sitting on the wall in from of the courthouse during the ceremony. Jayden Smalls is…...

20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (384+ words) Leechburg’s annual Pink Day will look a little different this year. Sherry Price, who captained the event for 13 years, bid farewell to Pink Day planning with the 2025 event. She passed the torch to Leechburg Mayor Doreen Smeal and Dina Blake,…...

22+ hour, 29+ min ago   (339+ words) ATLANTA — A historic Atlanta church with deep ties to civil rights and social justice is celebrating a major milestone: 100 years of serving the community. Cascade United Methodist Church is marking its centennial this year with a series of events focused…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago   (534+ words) Houston holds a unique distinction as one of the preeminent capitals of African American economic power, cultural influence, and civic leadership in the United States. Unlike older northern enclaves where Black prosperity was historically constrained by rigid zoning and legacy…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (548+ words) Attendees were welcome and encouraged to enjoy a wide variety of complimentary food, including pasta, salad, sandwiches, drinks, cake, and more. West Virginia Black Heritage Festival Board Members Danielle Harris, Christine Harris, Debbie Henderson, and Cathy Burley were all present…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (67+ words) WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and... WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1318+ words) Across from Liberty Square in Liberty City, a historic corridor once flourished. During segregation, when discriminatory housing policies restricted where Black families could live, Miami’s wealthy Black entrepreneurs and civic leaders built grand homes along Northwest 67th Street. Built between 1947 and…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (856+ words) The Top Online Resource for Champaign-Urbana Area Families September 10, 2026 By From The Editors There are many cultures and religions that celebrate the arrival of a new year, at times other than what most people think of as the calendar new…...