Honoring Black heroes of the American Revolution this Juneteenth
Have you noticed that more Americans are recognizing June 19th lately? I certainly have. Back in 1865, on this very day, the news of the Union’s victory finally reached Galveston Bay, granting freedom to around 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas. As we celebrate this significant occasion, it’s interesting to consider how it parallels Independence Day […]
Drag queen show honoring Democratic resolution on Oregon House floor faces criticism: ‘Political theater’
Oregon House of Representatives Features Drag Performance In a surprising event, two drag queens performed on the floor of the Oregon House of Representatives Wednesday morning, creating quite a stir among lawmakers. This unusual occurrence took place to honor a democratic resolution acknowledging the “artistic nature of black drag performers” in Oregon, as stated by […]
Family members remember the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years later, honoring those who were resilient
250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill In Charlestown, Massachusetts, a reenactor dressed as a Revolutionary War drummer prepared for an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This battle, significant in American history, was fought 250 years ago and is often seen as a pivotal moment during the Revolutionary […]
Honoring Lusia Harris-Stewart, a trailblazer in women’s basketball
Remembering a Pioneer in Women’s Basketball The WNBA has a rich history filled with iconic figures. Stars like Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi, and Candice Parker often come to mind. I can recall watching some of them play during school trips—it was unforgettable. But when I think about legends, one name really stands out: Cheryl Miller. […]
Assembly Democrats successfully block bipartisan measure honoring the October 7 attack on Israel.
Assembly Speaker Blocks Commemoration Bill for October 7 Attack ALBANY – Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has quashed a bipartisan bill intended to commemorate the tragic attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. On Friday, Heastie took significant steps to ensure the bill would not make it to Congress for a vote, leaning on […]
‘King of the Hill’ creators criticized for honoring Jonathan Joss
Fans of “King of the Hill” are expressing dissatisfaction over how the show’s creators honored Jonathan Joss following his tragic murder. Joss, who lent his voice to John Redcorn in the Fox animated series, was fatally shot outside his home in San Antonio, Texas on June 1st. In a tribute posted on Instagram a few […]
‘Milk’ Actor Sean Penn Expresses Anger at Trump and Hegseth for Changing the Name of a Ship Honoring Gay Rights Activist Harvey Milk
Dustin Lance Black and Sean Penn Criticize Navy’s Decision on Harvey Milk’s Name Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and actor Sean Penn, known for their work on the film Milk, have taken issue with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s directive to rename the US Navy’s oil ship, previously designated as the USNS Harvey Milk. They argue […]
Navy vessel honoring gay rights advocate Harvey Milk to be renamed
Defense Secretary Orders Renaming of Navy Ship Recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to rename the US Navy ship previously known as the Harvey Milk, a decision that’s stirring up plenty of reactions, especially as it coincides with Pride Month. Harvey Milk was a groundbreaking figure in the gay rights movement, being one of […]
Hegseth Tells Navy to Change Name of Ship Honoring Harvey Milk
US Navy to Remove Name of Gay Rights Leader from Ship Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has reportedly ordered the US Navy to change the name of a ship honoring gay rights leader Harvey Milk. A memorandum from the Navy Secretary’s Office indicates plans are in place to rename the vessel, and sources confirm that Hegses […]
Navy ship honoring gay activist to be renamed after order from Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of a US Navy ship that honors the San Francisco gay rights advocate Harvey Milk. According to reports, officials indicated that the Navy is preparing to remove Milk’s name from the vessel, as directed by Hegseth to Navy Secretary John Phelan. Interestingly, some civil servants believe the […]