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ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. Many reenactors came to Omaha Beach at dawn Tuesday to mark the 79th anniversary of the assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. A ceremony was to be held at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which is home to the graves of 9,386 United States soldiers. Most of them lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. An international ceremony is scheduled to take place later at the nearby British Normandy Memorial in the presence of officials from the nine main Allied nations.

On this day in 1863, Harriet Tubman accomplished one of the most remarkable feats in American history. She directed a mass of nearly 800 slaves to liberation, sidestepping Confederate soldiers and risking her own life for the freedom of others.

Growing up in the Martindale-Brightwood area, I have had the unique privilege of being part  of both Black American and Korean cultures. My journey began...

My father was African American, and my biological mom was Korean and Japanese.  I spent two years at Seoul American High School in Seoul, South...

In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...

In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...

The son of President Thomas Jefferson may be buried in an unmarked grave in Indianapolis. Robert Jefferson was born in Charles Town, Virginia, in 1803...

On April 4, 1968, Robert Kennedy, the younger brother of John F. Kennedy, stood on a podium in what is now Kennedy-King Park at...

When an individual wants to learn about their family history, they typically join an ancestry site and begin questioning family elders. Though relatives may...

For more than 10 years, Tina Gridiron has used her philanthropic powers for good, most recently as strategy director for the Lumina Foundation, where...