Traveling to Lincoln from Boston, Higginbotham said her grandfather, the Rev. Walter Henderson Brooks, was born a slave in 1851. He “worked” for a tobacco company in Richmond, Virginia.

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we celebrate his essential contributions to our country, let's ...

“With malice toward none, with charity for all,” even after four years of horrific war.

Illinois boasts a rich cultural tapestry with world-class architecture, renowned museums, diverse art galleries, vibrant ...

An audio-animatronic Walt Disney is a worthy way to honor a great man. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Abraham Lincoln faced challenges that dwarf many or all of today’s crises, yet his leadership transcended the moment, leaving ...

B.R. Ambedkar Biography: Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as B.R. Ambedkar, was born in Mhow, India, on April 14, 1891. Every year, April 14 is designated as Ambedkar Jayanti. Look into his ...

Increased automation is expected to drive premium growth and boost the efficiency of Sun Life Financial Inc., Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Primerica, Voya Financial Inc. and Lincoln National.

A sailor has been charged in federal court with distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a fellow sailor stationed aboard the carrier Abraham Lincoln in 2023. (U.S. Navy) ...

A $43,000 scholarship fund was created to benefit Abraham Lincoln High School students, and a $43,000 classroom grant fund was created teachers at Rue Elementary School, where Inga Hamling ...

The free Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium will be held the same day. The author of the two-volume "Abraham Lincoln: A Life," one of the most definitive biographies of the 16th president, Burlingame ...