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Alabama Values launches “Been Banned” series on censored history

Alabama Political Reporter · June 13, 2025

Ahead of celebrating Juneteenth, Alabama Values hosted a virtual event to launch the “Been Banned” series, intended to challenge the erasure of Black history and affirm local cultural traditions. Anneshia Hardy, executive director of Alabama...

Fort Worth LGBTQ historical marker abandoned after letter from Tarrant County judge

KERA - Texas · June 13, 2025

Almost one year after the Texas Historical Commission approved a city of Fort Worth application for a historical marker recognizing the city’s LGBTQ history, Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare shut down the project with a letter to the commission...

Celtic Cultural Alliance reveals 2025 festival contests

WFMZ - Pennsylvania ·

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Celtic Cultural Alliance has announced its Celtic Classic contests. The 38th Annual Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs from Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28, in Downtown Bethlehem. The contests can...

Shipley Town Council to host event celebrating culture and World Heritage site

Telegraph & Argus ·

The event concludes the two-week programme for 'Shipley Celebrates Culture', the aim of which was to show the wide variety of cultural activities taking place within the town, celebrating Bradford's 2025 City of Culture year. Everyone is welcome...

Qatie Festival: Annual Gathering of Tihama’s Heritage & Cultural Identity in Hodeidah

Yemen News Agency SABA · June 13, 2025

Qatie Festival: Annual Gathering of Tihama’s Heritage & Cultural Identity in Hodeidah [Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:36:33 +0300] Hodeidah – SABA | Report by: Jamil Al-Qashm In Tihama—where the fertility of the land meets the bounty of the sea, and memory...

Three ways to be kinder to the planet this World Environment Month

South Africa Today · June 13, 2025

World Environment Month is the perfect time to reflect on the everyday choices we make and how they impact the planet. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear; small changes can collectively lead to meaningful environmental progress. Being...

Ranking the Best and Worst Club World Cup 2025 Kits: Fabulous & Flawed

BVM Sports · June 13, 2025

The 2025 Club World Cup in the U.S. showcases a fresh array of team kits, leading to rankings of the best and worst designs. Each of the 32 competing teams has the option to debut new tournament-exclusive strips or stick with existing kits. The...

Kid-Friendly Olympic National Park

National Parks Traveller · June 13, 2025

National parks on their face are often kid friendly, but there are some special spots that seem to be designed with kids in mind. Here are some at Olympic National Park in Washington State. Grown from, and over, a nurse log in the Hoh Rainforest,...

A Small World Gets Smaller in ‘Things Like This’

Out South Florida ·

You might not realize it from watching it, but “Things Like This” (Shout!) is both the writing and directing debut of actor Max Talisman (who also plays the lead character). A self-described “plus-sized queer,” Talisman has made a movie that takes...

Buga Zibu - Fusion of tradition and religion in Dagbon

Graphic · June 12, 2025

Buga Zibu, literally meaning “Carrying smaller gods”, is a significant tradition and cultural celebration that takes place in Dagbon on the evening of the day of Eid-ul-Adha. Also known as Naa Jingli, this traditional festival is distinct from...

Turkic nations unite to preserve shared cultural and architectural heritage [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · June 13, 2025

The 2nd International Symposium "Architects and Restorers of the Turkic World" has taken place in the city of Turkistan, Kazakhstan, jointly organized by the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and the Akimat (administration) of...

Feature: A Brazilian's two-decade commitment to traditional Chinese medicine

Xinhua News Agency ·

GUIYANG, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian national Reginaldo Filho has spent the last two decades working in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), deepening connections between China and Brazil. ENLIGHTENMENT Reginaldo used to practice...

How early producers turned Bongo Flava from experiment to national genre

The Citizen ·

Dar es Salaam. In the bustling streets of Dar es Salaam during the early 1990s, a musical revolution was quietly brewing. Born from a melting pot of Western hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and traditional Tanzanian rhythms, Bongo Flava was initially viewed...

Denton County Farm Heritage Day shares farming traditions

North Texas Daily ·

Under the shade of a porch, the soft whir of a spinning wheel rose with steady rhythm and handweavers guided cotton threads into tightly woven patterns, offering onlookers a hands-on look at the fiber-making traditions that once sustained Denton...

Zanzibar’s First VP calls for honest retelling of nation’s history

The Citizen ·

Unguja. Zanzibar’s First Vice President, Mr Othman Masoud Othman, has underscored the importance of preserving the country’s full history—embracing both its triumphs and painful chapters. Speaking on behalf of President Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Mr...

Onga Ignites African Culture and Storytelling at AMVCA 2025 Culture Day with Festival of Flavours

Pulse · June 13, 2025

Sponsor Best Indigenous Language, West Africa, Best Scripted Series, Best Non-Scripted Series.Lagos, Nigeria - Onga, Nigeria's leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, orchestrating a vibrant, ‘‘Festival of...

You must visit these historic mountain towns "

NewsBytes ·

Exploring historic mountain towns is a great way to immerse yourself in different cultures and histories. These towns, often located amidst stunning landscapes, give a peek into the past with their preserved architectures and traditions. From...

Get out and enjoy the local arts: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, June 13-15

Saskatoon StarPhoenix · June 13, 2025

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local Arts Local News Take in a day of public knitting, improv comedy, a film festival, live music, a theatre production and reduced admission to Wanuskewin. Published Jun 13, 2025 • Last updated 49 minutes ago • 2 minute...

A survey of local podcasts that cover a wide range of niche topics

Mountain Xpress - North Carolina · June 13, 2025

Summer travel and poolside afternoons are right around the corner. Both scenarios are ideal for plugging into a podcast. If you’re on the hunt for local shows that offer glimpses into niche corners of the community, we’ve got a handful of...

Indian American Cultural Association to Celebrate 25 Years of Heritage of India Festival

News India Times · June 13, 2025

Photo Credit : Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) The Indian American Cultural Association of Westchester (IACAW) will mark a significant milestone this year as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Heritage of India...