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Saturday, July 4, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Happy Independence Day!

Holidays/July 4, 2026— America’s 250th birthday! America has never been defined by where we came from, but by what we have chosen to build together. Our story has always been one of progress-imperfect, challenging, and unfinished-but always moving forward because each generation accepted the responsibility to leave our nation… — Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida (@FlaHispanicDems) July 4, 2026 […]

Friday, July 3, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, July 3, 2026

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Hot dogs, polls, and Fourth of July celebrations

USA/250th Anniversary— By Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Public polling shows mixed feelings about celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, but many Americans still plan to gather with loved ones — and fire up backyard grills. A new Gallup Poll found more than three-quarters of respondents say the nation’s founders would be […]

Sunday, June 21, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, June 21, 2026

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Some Father’s Day comments from actor Sir Anthony Hopkins

Holidays/Father’s Day— Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures around the world. Today, we celebrate your love, your sacrifices, your guidance, and the quiet strength you bring to the lives of those who depend on you. The impact of a father’s care often… pic.twitter.com/E9YKUr8Ypj — Sir Anthony Hopkins ❶ (@SirAnthonygsk0) June 21, […]

Friday, June 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 19, 2026

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Juneteenth proclamation from CA Governor Gavin Newsom

Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]

Monday, May 25, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 25, 2026

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Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

USA/Memorial Day— Before Memorial Day was recognized across America, freed Black Americans in Charleston, South Carolina gathered in 1865 to honor 257 Union soldiers who gave their lives fighting for freedom and the preservation of our nation. Black troops marched, families laid flowers, and a… pic.twitter.com/NhgIsITsR1 — Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) May 25, 2026 On Memorial […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2026

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Barack Obama remembers his mother with praise and a special honor

Mother’s Day— Recently, former President Barack Obama reflected on his late mother and her influence in his life. Also, Obama explained the special honor for Ann Dunham installed in the Obama Presidential Center, set to open this summer. Dunham , who die in 1995, was an anthropologist, who championed the cause of women’s welfare and taught her son many […]

Sunday, April 5, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Easter Sunday: He is risen

Matthew 28:6: “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.”

Friday, April 3, 2026

By Guest Contributor Friday, April 3, 2026

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Good Friday: A beginning, not an end

Good Friday— A beginning, not an end. On that first Good Friday, Jesus did what we could never do for ourselves. What looked like defeat became the way of salvation as He gave His life so that we could be forgiven and have the hope of eternity through Him. pic.twitter.com/zHhx5WlrZ5 — Billy Graham (@BillyGraham) April 3, 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Valentine’s Day warning about Mylar balloons

Valentine’s Day Warning— Colorful and eye-catching Mylar balloons are a popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. However, they come with a warning and some precautions. These foil or metallic balloons, coated with a polyester film called Mylar, can spark electrical fires or cause power outages. The shiny balloons are blamed for more than 500 outages across Central, Coastal, and […]