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Great Days in Harlem
The birth of the Harlem Renaissance by Beth Rowen & Borgna Brunner Zora Neale Hurston, 1935 The orig. manuscript of Hughes's Ballad of Booker T. Related Links…Columbus Day Timeline
The first commemoration of Columbus took place in 1792 by Borgna Brunner 1792 The first celebration commemorating Christopher Columbus's landing in the New World takes place in New York…Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos by Shmuel Ross The Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, takes place over the first two days of November. It's become a huge symbol of Mexican…Dog Days of Summer
The origins of the name for the most sultry days of the season Related Links The Great American Summer Guide Weather Lightning Advice Dog Days is the name for the most sultry…Towards Break of Day
Towards Break of DayWas it the double of my dream The woman that by me lay Dreamed, or did we halve a dream Under the first cold gleam of day?I thought “there is a waterfall Upon Ben Bulban…Thanksgiving Day Parade
A holiday tradition celebrates its 75th anniversary Photos provided by Gerry Brown Related Links Thanksgiving Movies NYCtourist.com Parade Info Parade Map and Viewing Tips…Valentine's Day by the Numbers
From the U.S. Census Bureau Find fun facts about Valentine's Day—a holiday centuries old that celebrates love—from who sent the first valentine to how many Americans send love messages today.…Valentine's Day History
Pagan festivals, Christian saints, Chaucer's love birds, and the Greeting Card Association of America Roman Roots The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and further clouded by various…The Valentine's Day Massacre
Capone and Company's botched plan The players: Al Capone (left) and George "Bugs" Moran. Valentine Links Valentine's Day Features Classic Love Poems on the Web From Reel Love to Real…International Women's Day
March 8th commemorates women's rights and peace The United Nations' theme for International Women's Day in 2017 is "Be Bold for Change." Related Links Biographies of Notable Women…Trending
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