Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a parade, seeing the ‘I Have a Dream' speech and more in the DC area

It’s free, but registration is required. Sweet Home Café will also offer a special menu, including King’s favorite dessert, pecan pie. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Every Saturday and ... Read More

Legal immigrants outraged as illegal migrants pour into US: 'It has to stop'

Hassan said he has been trying for four years to bring his wife to the U.S. after working for nearly 20 years to become a citizen himself ... everywhere in the United States. Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Personifies Hope, Equality

A memorial to the man of dreams is on schedule to open in August Jan. 17, 2011— -- As America celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s 82nd birthday Monday, the finishing touches are being put on ... Read More

How to become a US citizen: A simple guide

Becoming a United States ... to a U.S. citizen U.S. military service member (active duty or veteran) Child of a U.S. citizen First, one must determine if they are eligible to become a U.S. citizen. Read More

One person seriously injured in terrifying fire near Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC

One person was seriously injured in a terrifying blaze near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, Thursday morning, officials said. Bright orange flames engulfed a concession kiosk northwest of ... Read More

SLU, Urban League Honor MLK’s Legacy, Civic Leaders at Memorial Tribute

David Suwalsky, S.J., Ph.D., vice president for mission and identity, led a packed crowd in prayer in SLU’s Wool Ballroom. Launch SlideshowSybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin, speaks during the ... Read More

Behind the Number: Only 1.6% of US Citizens Owned Slaves In 1860?

On April 2, 2024, the claim that "only 1.6% of US citizens owned slaves in 1860" went ... be a 2005 article on Vice titled "Hey Kids ... It's Time For Some Dumb Myths And Smart Facts About Slavery!" ... Read More

Three US citizens arrested over people smuggling attempts at US-Mexico border

At around 8am on 15 March, CBP officers approached a car driven by a female US citizen, arriving from Mexico ... a resounding reminder that violating U.S. immigration law can carry significant ... Read More

MLK Day

MLK weekend, for many, marks the first three-day weekend of the year, traditionally used for ski trips to take advantage of the dead of winter and quick jaunts within driving distance. Travel ... Read More

Thomasville News

Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day week is coming up soon ... has officially joined Thomasville Police Department’s team and is ready to serve and protect the community. Read More

Illegal immigration, terrorism concerns increase among US citizens: Gallup

Concerns related to illegal immigration and terrorism have seen increased attention from U.S. adults since last year ... concerns weighing heavily on many citizens' minds. Inflation remains ... Read More

US announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti

US organizes charter flight from Cap-Haitien to evacuate its citizens from Haiti, US embassy said on Saturday, after weeks of gang violence that has paralyzed the Caribbean country. "We are ... Read More