Arthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his life—from ...

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Discover the vibrant world of jazz at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival this April, a celebration that unites generations through music.

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More than three decades ago, history was made when Douglas Wilder became the first elected Black governor, not just in Virginia but in the entire United States.

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Geraldine Thompson, who represented Orange County in the Florida House and Senate for almost 20 years, died Thursday, according to several lawmakers who worked with Thompson throughout her career.