Cinco de Mayo

Most of us view Cinco De Mayo through the same lens that we do St. Patrick’s Day or the Fourth of July. It’s a perfect excuse to drink on a random day of the week in the company of thousands of other revelers who are down for the cause of partying. But we’re in for […]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is ensuring that historic places on HBCU campuses are preserved. After announcing that Howard University’s Founders Library will be named a national treasure in February, it was recently revealed that Morgan State University will receive the same honor. The institution and the National Trust will team up to create […]

Donald Trump decided to take a Facebook picture in celebration of Cinco De Mayo but people weren't buying it.

Happy Cinco de Mayo today! The celebration has evolved from its roots that were a solemn commemoration of the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 to what most people now consider to be a drinking holiday. Margaritas anyone?…Anyone? Despite the tequilla-fuelled connection, Cinco de Mayo has its more positive side. Experts […]

It’s Cinco de Mayo this weekend, which means tons of tequila. We have selected 6 of the very best tequila based cocktails to have you…

On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army, against all odds, defeated French forces in the Battle of Puebla. While Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the 5th of May) is celebrated in the Pub region, the holiday has taken on more meaning outside of Mexico than within — similar to how St. Patrick’s Day is more […]