Several Missouri restaurants are in the running for the prestigious James Beard Awards, showcasing the state’s culinary talent and diversity. Missouri Restaurants Shine as James Beard Awards Semifinalists This Year St. Louis: Missouri is seriously stepping up its food game. The James Beard Awards just announced their semifinalists, and guess what? Missouri is well-represented! This…
Kansans celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a march and speeches, emphasizing action over mere remembrance of his legacy Kansans Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with Action and Reflection Topeka: The Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration kicked off early in Kansas this year. It started on his birthday with a march and a…
A ski trip over MLK weekend invites Black visitors to enjoy Maine’s winter activities and explore its rich history Ski Trip Brings Winter Fun and Community for Black Visitors on MLK Weekend Augusta: This past weekend, a group of Black travelers hit the slopes in Maine, enjoying a unique winter getaway. They came from places…
Cincinnati’s oldest National Historic Landmark, the Baum-Taft House, has a rich history tied to art and culture Discovering Cincinnati’s Oldest National Historic Landmark and Its Story Cincinnati: The city recently turned 236 years old, and it’s packed with history. Among its treasures are National Historic Landmarks, which the National Park Service recognizes for their significance…
A beloved tree on Tillamook Bay has fallen, leaving locals and wildlife mourning its loss after over a century of standing tall. In One Ear: Requiem for a Tree That Stood for Over a Century Tillamook: So, there was this tree that everyone loved, growing out of a rock at the Three Graces on Tillamook…
Michigan will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with various events and activities on the federal holiday Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan: Key Details to Know Detroit: On Monday, folks all over Michigan will come together to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the incredible legacy of a man who…
A statue honoring Bass Reeves was unveiled in Muskogee, celebrating his significant contributions to local and Black history in Oklahoma Bass Reeves Statue Unveiled in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Honor Legacy Muskogee: On January 14, Jonita Mullins shared how the new Bass Reeves statue honors both Oklahoma’s history and its Black heritage. Reeves, who served as…
The Urban Appalachian Community Coalition celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its advocacy for Appalachian migrants in Cincinnati. Urban Appalachian Community Coalition Marks 50 Years of Advocacy in Cincinnati Cincinnati: The Urban Appalachian Community Coalition is celebrating a big milestone this year—50 years of helping folks from Appalachia who moved to the city. Can you believe…
California tribes rejoice as the Klamath River’s dams are removed, marking a significant environmental victory and a hopeful future for the ecosystem. California Tribes Celebrate Historic Dam Removal and River Restoration Klamath River: Earlier this year, explosions echoed through the canyons of the Klamath River, marking a fresh start for this region along the Oregon-California…
The Navajo Nation aims to revitalize its native language, Diné Bizaad, as part of a new cultural initiative starting in 2025 Navajo Nation Declares Diné Bizaad as Official Language Flagstaff: The Navajo Nation is kicking off 2025 with a fresh push to keep its native language alive and thriving. President Buu Nygren made a big…
