Comedian Special K‘s latest Top 5 is all about Memorial Day cook outs, and here’s how you know if you were at a bad one.…

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While many of us think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer, let us not forget the real reason for the holiday: to remember those who gave their lives in military service to the United States.  Below is a gallery of some famous faces who have served in some branch of the U.S. […]

African-Americans held the first Memorial Day. However, in 1865, it was called “Decoration Day.” What was once a little known fact is now being outed by Yale University history professor David Blight, who, 15 years ago was doing research for a forthcoming book when he stumbled upon a box of unorganized papers of a Union […]

If you find yourself taking a break from today’s summertime activities (or recovering from the weekend) take a moment to reflect on Memorial Day with some help from some of hip-hop’s finest.

Something that has been on my mind: On Carb Day Friday, I played as a Hot Reverse Jam clue, the 1991 Hip Hop classic from DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince – Summertime. I knew it would of been the perfect song for that day. Had a few Facebook comments ask “Why did I use that song before […]

Just my thoughts on remembering those who fight for our country...also check out this poem written for the fallen soldiers.

Army Emergency Relief Donate Now Established in 1942 by the Secretary of War, Army Emergency Relief (AER) is proud to have helped more than three million soldiers and their families overcome financial emergencies during these last 67 years. Since its founding, AER has always been where soldiers are stationed when they needed help. While active […]