Tag: anniversary

Topeka Celebrating 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board Of Education Decision

This article was originally published in Kansas Reflector. TOPEKA — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park interpreter Jeff Tully says Kansas entered the union as an anti-slavery state in 1861, but in less than two decades the Kansas Legislature passed a law allowing cities of more than 15,000 residents to segregate elementary schools. […]

Palestinians in Israel demand refugee return on ‘Nakba’ anniversary

By Henriette Chacar NEAR HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – Thousands of flag-waving Palestinians marched in northern Israel on Tuesday to commemorate the flight and forced flight of Palestinians during the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation, and to demand the right of refugees to return. Many of the about 3,000 people also called for an end to […]

Nokia 3210 relaunched to mark handset’s 25th anniversary

One of the most popular early mobile phones – the Nokia 3210 – has been relaunched to mark the device’s 25th anniversary. Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the maker of Nokia phones, said it had relaunched the “cultural icon” as demand for simpler devices as part of a digital detox was rising. The revamped 3210 includes […]

Six Flags White Water to celebrate 40th anniversary on Saturday

Six Flags White Water announced they’ll be celebrating their 40th season on Saturday. To go along with “40 years of making waves,” the company said there will be a line-up of what they called thrilling slides and attractions, plus new food options at the park. “We’re beyond excited to kick off another unforgettable season at […]