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Happy Birthday America!
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century. more
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What is the meaning of the 2,500-year-old Hebrew psalm for oppressed groups? \
Frederick Douglass, July 4th, and remembering Babylon in America
On the anniversary of America’s independence, the abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass made a biblical Psalm – Psalm 137 – best known for its opening line, “By the Rivers of Babylon". more
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Apopka celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday commemorating the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021. more
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A Juneteenth celebration in Prospect Park in New York City in 2022.
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation became a federal holiday in 2021. more
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Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery.
Apopka reflects on the lives lost on battlefields across the world in defense of America
Veterans, their families, elected officials, and Apopka residents gathered for the Memorial Day service held at Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery on Monday morning. more
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Happy Memorial Day Apopka!
Apopka honors the soldier's sacrifice
Memorial Day serves as a time for the nation to remember and pay tribute to all fallen service members, regardless of their era or conflict. It is a day of reflection and remembrance. more
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The Grand Review of the Union Armies May 1865
Remembering Sherman’s Army
In the words of the New York Times, they were the “glorious veterans…heroes of the greatest march on record,” and their beloved Uncle Billy, General William Tecumseh Sherman, was the man of the hour. more
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The Apopka Chief turns 100 today...
The Apopka Chief turns 100
The Apopka Chief accomplished a milestone that very few companies in the United States have managed. There are only an estimated 1,000 companies in the US that are over 100 years old. more
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Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
Easter is quite similar to other major holidays like Christmas and Halloween, which have evolved over the last 200 years or so where Christian and non-Christian (pagan) elements have continued to blend together. more
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Easter eggs were once a rare luxury – so how did they become so commonplace?
For almost a century after the first chocolate eggs were produced in the 1870s by Fry’s and Cadbury’s, chocolate eggs were a luxury product. more
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Survivors call for monument in honor of fallen heroes
Congress is moving forward with plans to build the monument to honor the 3,600 Americans who have earned the nation's highest award for valor in combat. more
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Women listen during the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963.
The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women’s roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, “Trailblazers and Torchbearers,” dives into these stories. more
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From Hypatia to Christina Koch: 53 groundbreaking women of science
Stacker compiled a list of 53 trailblazing women in science. Though minority women often face compounded challenges in scientific research, these women broke through those obstacles. more
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Searching for role models in the math world.
Celebrating Marion Walter – and other unsung female mathematicians
Marion Walter is also one of few people to have a theorem named after her, based on the following question: If the sides of a triangle are trisected, what is the resulting area of the hexagon that’s created? more
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The Tuskegee Airmen.
Orange County Mayor Demings honors local Tuskegee Airmen Chapter with proclamation
One of the most uplifting stories of perseverance and courage that emerged from World War II is the journey of the Tuskegee Airmen. more
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Scholar-activist W.E.B. DuBois in 1946.
W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies
The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies. more
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Monday's parade honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and makes a call to come together
A call for unity will lead the way Monday afternoon in South Apopka when the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade commences at 2 pm. more
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The Apopka Historical Society presents a night with the Nutcracker
This festive holiday event features a display with hundreds of nutcrackers, seasonal entertainment, ballerinas, free face painting, and family-friendly activities. more
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Why is turkey the main dish on Thanksgiving?
Have you ever wondered why Thanksgiving revolves around turkey, not ham, chicken, venison, beef, or corn? more
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A participant at an anti-war protest marches in New York City in March 2021.
Veterans have fought in wars – and fought against them
Veterans of past wars, as I document in my book “Guys Like Me: Five Wars, Five Veterans for Peace,” have long been at the forefront of peace advocacy in the United States. more
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Museum of the Apopkans
Museum of the Apopkans celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Museum of the Apopkans continues celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with special exhibits and events. more
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Apopka police officer wins Sons of the American Revolution award
Each year the Central Florida Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution awards an outstanding individual in the field of Law Enforcement. more
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Museum of the Apopkans
Discovering Apopka's Agricultural History Through New Exhibits
Both residents and visitors to the area can discover more about Apopka’s rich history through a number of permanent museum exhibits and displays at a new Eco Education Center.   more
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Samaritans celebrate Shavuot atop Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank.
We praise people as ‘Good Samaritans,’ but there’s a complex history behind the phrase
“Good Samaritan” is a label often used to describe someone acting selflessly to benefit others, even if a total stranger. more
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Juneteenth comes to Apopka
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th. more
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