While many American towns claim to have held the earliest celebrations of the holiday, U.S. officials declared Waterloo, New ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day began in the mid-1800s as a way to honor the people who died in the American Civil War. The ...

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...

Memorial Day 2025 should remember Black veterans who faced lynching and violence after military service, with at least 35 ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday designated for mourning and honoring military personnel who died while serving in the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, ...

According to a press release on Accessnewswire, Anthony Anderson (of Black-ish fame) will return to host the parade for his ...