People exiting Washington, D.C.’s U Street – African American Civil War Memorial – Cardozo Metro stop were welcomed by dozens of people chanting names into microphones on a blustery November morning.

Last one, we swear! Just a quick reminder that the first-ever DCist concert, featuring Cartel and Bicycle Thieves, is on tonight. Where: Black Cat, Backstage; 1811 14th St. NW, between S and T sts.

NORFOLK, Va. Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of ...

The African American Civil War Memorial, at the corner of Vermont Avenue, 10th St, and U Street NW in Washington, D.C., commemorates the service of 209,145 African-American soldiers and sailors who ...

The African American Civil War Memorial. History's wars are inherent contradictions. While no one can endorse a violent collision of warring philosophies, there's no question that the sacrifices made ...

Black historical interpreters are using reenactments and storytelling to center the Black figures that history books often leave behind. There ...

The African American Civil War Memorial—the monument that sits just outside the 10th Street NW entrance of the U Street Metro station—was damaged by gunfire early this morning. WJLA reports that parts ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In Chesapeake, the lives and legacies of Afro Union Civil War soldiers were honored Thursday, making sure that those who served our country are not forgotten. More than ...

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers. FILE - A member of the Army visits ...

NORFOLK, Va. - Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that's supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen service members, but it's come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of ...