Moorer, Brown cemeteries added to historic register

Two historic cemeteries in Forest Home have joined the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register, honoring the Moorer and Brown families’ longstanding stewardship of these ancestral grounds. This recognition highlights the deep local heritage and the care given to family burial sites over roughly two centuries.

Moorer, Brown cemeteries added to historic register

Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 6

Flagstaff’s diverse community is set to mark June 6 with an array of cultural events, from music performances to heritage festivities. This overview captures the day’s highlights, revealing the breadth of activities awaiting residents and visitors.

Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 6

Showing emotion: Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive

In Kenya, professional mourners serve as emotional pillars for grieving families. Their ceremonial presence and heartfelt displays of sorrow keep cultural funeral customs intact and highlight the deep spiritual connections surrounding death rites.

Showing emotion: Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive

Taste Flavors From Around the Globe Without Leaving Your Kitchen

The allure of world cuisines has never been greater. Today, you can savor the aromas of distant destinations from your own kitchen—no flights or passports required.

Gullah Geechee people offered chance to save family properties passed down through generations

South Carolina’s newly enacted Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act aims to shield family-owned lands from forced sales by limiting how counties can reassess property values. This legislation, signed by Governor Henry McMaster on May 15, addresses a critical need for vulnerable communities like the Gullah Geechee, who have preserved their heritage through property passed down for generations.

Rare Historical Photos That Are Pretty Much a Time Machine

A recently showcased collection of seldom-seen historical photographs offers a portal to the past, captivating viewers with glimpses of bygone eras. Published under Thechive’s “top” category, these images underscore how pictures can provide an intimate sense of human heritage.

Rare Historical Photos That Are Pretty Much a Time Machine

Normal Theater to host 3rd annual Jewish Film Festival

The Normal Theater’s 3rd annual Jewish Film Festival will showcase three films—including a Saturday morning cartoon—to explore Jewish life and customs. The event aims to broaden awareness of and appreciation for Jewish culture through its varied cinematic offerings.

Al Sharpton Plans Redevelopment Of Harlem’s Historic Faison Firehouse Theater As National Action Network’s New Home

Rev. Al Sharpton has acquired Harlem’s historic Faison Firehouse Theater and plans to transform the century-old building into the new headquarters for the National Action Network. This redevelopment underscores both the neighborhood’s cultural legacy and Sharpton’s mission to elevate community activism in a storied part of New York City.

Al Sharpton Plans Redevelopment Of Harlem’s Historic Faison Firehouse Theater As National Action Network’s New Home

Promised Land finds home on John Day’s Main Street

The Promised Land Statue has found its permanent spot on John Day’s Main Street, thanks to a vote by the John Day City Council on March 24. The statue’s placement reflects its significance to the local community and highlights the city’s commitment to preserving cultural landmarks.

Promised Land finds home on John Day’s Main Street

Readers Write: Operation Metro Surge, Iran, wild rice, student activism, the arts

This opinion piece gathers reader perspectives on issues ranging from local policing measures to international affairs. Concerns about immigration enforcement, as well as reflections on cultural matters like wild rice and the arts, showcase how diverse viewpoints shape public debate.