The United States is about to celebrate its 250th birthday. As the nation reflects on its history, it's important to remember the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He spoke about living in a time of big changes. He saw hope and progress, but also challenges. Dr. King believed in exposing injustic
Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are cal
In the heart of North Charleston, South Carolina, leaders have their sights set on breathing new life into an old diner, Al's. The diner sits on East Montague Street and has been a landmark for generations. The building, which is in a state of disrepair, has a rich history and the community is look
Imagine that you have a favorite childhood book. What if it was adapted into a TV show that became a hit? And what if it was then rebooted for a new generation? That's what has happened with "Little House on the Prairie". There's a reason why the American frontier is so popular. It is a t
Florida may have required African American history in schools for decades, but many students still receive incomplete lessons. This gap has led to community efforts like Charlene Farrington's Saturday classes at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach. Here, students delve into South Flor
Imagine this: a tiny silver coin, just a bit bigger than a nickel, sold for a whopping $2. 52 million at an auction! This coin is special because it's from way back in 1652, before the United States even existed. It was found in an old cabinet in Amsterdam eight years ago, and it's been a hot topic
On Friday, President Joe Biden did something no other sitting U. S. president has ever done: he apologized for the brutal treatment of Indigenous children in boarding schools. For 150 years, the U. S. government took children away from their homes and families, forcing them into schools where they w
