A major environmental justice case tying slavery’s legacy to Cancer Alley reached a new phase after a judge rejected defendants’ motion to dismiss last month. The lawsuit centers on claims that St.

Civil rights leader John Perkins, 95, died March 13, surrounded by family. He was known for racial reconciliation and justice. When is his funeral?

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Named after the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone himself, this charming river town has witnessed more American history than most textbooks could ever capture, and it’s still standing proud with ...

Everybody has their own idea of what makes a best picture winner at the Oscars. Perhaps a biopic or something huge in scale such as "Dances With Wolves" and "Titanic," or a small art-house movie like ...

On the C-SPAN Networks: Timothy B. Smith is an Author with four videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2012 Forum as a Lecturer for History in the University of Tennessee, ...

Pieter-Jan De Pue shares insights on working nine years on his feature about a place "where division was everywhere," tracing young lives, and why "we didn't really want to dive into a film that was ...

Federal officials are flagging topics like slavery, civil rights, and climate change for removal from National Parks.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Democrats on Tuesday will decide between longtime U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and his 34-year-old primary challenger in a race that reflects generational struggle for ...

Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for March 6, with notable births and deaths of people with Arkansas connections for this date. Information is drawn from state ...

The Battle of Natural Bridge reenactment is March 7 and March 8. The camps open for inspection at 9 a.m. both days at the ...

People will have an opportunity to step back in time Saturday at Pea Ridge National Military Park for the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Pea Ridge.