After President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, more than 180,000 African-American soldiers fought in the Union Army, in regiments and battalions that often, unsurprisingly, drew the most thankless and unpleasant assignments, with li

The atmosphere was festive as the International Exhibit opened Monday night in the Centennial Student Union gallery at Minnesota State. The exhibit's goal is to expand cultural awareness through art. The opening night included music, people in traditi

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Two area residents were among 4,450 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas for spring 2008. Bevan Jean Graybill of Muskogee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Humanities.

This morning, First Lady Laura Bush will honor the SURA Arts Academy, a program at Dearborn's Arab American National Museum, when she presents the academy with the 2008 "Coming Up Taller" award.

We've been hearing about ArtSpace in Shaw for some time, and on August 13 we stopped by during one of their open studios , which go on every Monday. The nonprofit offers classes and studio time to local adults. Located in the basement of the New Co