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Over 100 years old, Greenpoint, nicknamed “Little Poland” is home to the second largest Polish population in the country but its industrialized history was built by working-class immigrants and refugees of assorted nationalities.
Looking for unique ways to shower the ones you love with gifts and praise for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with inspiration from different cultures around the world who honor love in unique ways. Here are 18 of the sweetest ways that people declare their love on Valentine’s Day from Bulgaria to Guatemala and beyond.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love, romance and chocolate step into the spotlight. This love and chocolate thing dates back more than 1,500 years to the Maya and Aztec cultures.
Many people know the story of the African American town Rosewood from the movie about the massacre, but how many of us have heard of Goldsboro, Florida, the second black incorporated city in the United States, which also thrived and was subsequently destroyed?
When families think about European getaways, Belgium rarely tops the list—especially not the lesser-known southern region of Wallonia. But for travelers seeking cultural depth, historical resonance, and immersive nature experiences, Wallonia offers a compelling counter-narrative to the usual family travel and tourist trails. This isn’t just a detour from Brussels; it’s a portal into a richly layered region where forests meet fortified citadels, and artisan chocolate shares space with monastic brewing traditions.
I've driven by the exit off Interstate 4 just north of Orlando, Florida, dozens of times, and always wondered about Eatonville. You can see the sign from the freeway that reads "Oldest Incorporated African American Municipality in America." Recently, I decided to take the exit and finally explore this city of deep significance to our country.
Black History Month has been celebrated annually since the year 1926. First termed “Negro History Week,” Black History Month is honored each February.
Kenon Walker considered several career paths in his youth. Doctor and lawyer were on the list of possibilities. Duckmaster was not. Yet, if you pop into The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tenn
As a Southern-born white woman, incorporating Black history sites into my travel plans never crossed my mind… until I married a Black man.
Serene white sand beaches. Tropical cocktails garnished with slices of fresh fruit. Catamarans floating through turquoise water. Images like these tend to be the first to come to mind when thinking of the Turks and Caicos Islands. But this tropical destination, which has stringent COVID protocols, has much more than luxury resorts to offer travelers.
