Tag: Holidays and Special Occasions

Juneteenth Is a U.S. Holiday, but Not a Day Off In Most States

The proclamations issued across the country are “just largely symbolic,” said Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of African…

Building a Juneteenth Menu for the 21st Century, One Recipe at a Time

African Americans crave locally harvested, coast-to-coast, U.S.D.A. Prime liberty, in all its bitter sweetness.On June 19, 1865, more…

For Afghans Abroad, Nowruz Is a Chance to Reflect

Translating to “seven fruits” in Persian — the number seven is considered lucky — haft mewa can call…