By Lia Summers Loop of the National Mall The National Mall is the most popular attraction in Washington, DC for good reason. The iconic buildings, memorials, and greenery are breathtaking. Biking is one of the best ways to see the glory of the National Mall. Start at the 15th Street bike trail on the Northeast […]
Posts tagged with "Memorial"
Remembering 9/11
By Elle Grant For any American, 9/11 marks an essential day of reflection and remembrance. September 11, 2020 marks the nineteenth anniversary of the historic terrorist attacks that rocked New York City, shocking the United States and the world. 19 years ago, four passenger jets were hijacked by the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda in an effort […]
Burt Reynolds Fans Hold Memorial Tribute
Burt Reynolds fans on Long Island will hold a memorial tribute to the “Smokey and the Bandit” star by driving in a 100 Trans Am parade and drivers dressed in iconic “Bandit” costumes. This will be the largest Smokey and the Bandit tribute in the United States with thousands of fans attending. The organizer of […]
Honoring Mandela in South Africa
2018 is a momentous year for South Africa with the Nelson Mandela Centenary marking what would have been 100 years since the iconic leader’s birth. Officially July 18, 2018 – Mandela Day – marks this historic milestone as throughout the nation, and across the world, people celebrate South Africa’s first black President who was an […]
XXXTENTACION
Tens of thousands of fans, friends, and family touched by the everlasting light of Jahseh Onfroy a.k.a. XXXTentacion congregated at Florida Panthers Stadium in Sunrise, FL to commemorate his life and celebrate the legacy he built earlier today. Planned by his mom, the public viewing and fan memorial allowed audiences to pay their respects to […]
CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT NATIONAL AIDS MEMORIAL
This week (August 18th) marks nearly thirty years since the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE)Act was signed into law, creating the most comprehensive federal program that provides services exclusively to people living with HIV. Hemophilia advocates and survivors will gather on the eve of the anniversary at the National AIDS Memorial where construction is underway […]