Our Lady of Grace sanctuary in Reserve to become depository for oral history

Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary in Reserve has been named the latest tourist destination on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. The sanctuary, at 123 Redemption Way, was officially opened for tours during a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 20.

A 'Still Spot' In A Bustling Borough

Finding an oasis of quiet in what is perhaps the nation’s most ethnically diverse neighborhood was the focus of “stillspotting: Queens,” a combination oral history exhibit and walking tour that debuted on Saturday, Apr. 14 in Jackson Heights and will run on weekends through May 6.

Cultural memories of athletes to be released as books

The first festival of the cultural memories of the youths and sport's society will be held as the plan of "Documenting the cultural memories of athletes and veterans". To be held by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the top memories will be gathered as books.

8 new books on history of Iran

Head of Document Center of Iran Parliament announced further publication of eight research works on the history of parliament and constitution in Iran. Four of the books are estimated to be presented at Tehran Book Fair.

Supreme Leaders memories at TIBF

Khorshid(The Sun), a book compiled by Ali Bani-lohi will be presented at the 25th Tehran International Book Fair(TIBF). The book holds memories of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of the victory of the revolution, the Sacred Defense and his presidency.

Leader’s life before Revolution displayed at TIBF

Written by Hedayatollah Behboudi, a book on the life of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei before the Islamic Revolution has been displayed at the 25th Tehran International Book Fair.

Relating to the Rwandan genocide

Recounting her experiences as a Rwandan genocide survivor is no easy task for Berthe Kayitesi. Yet, although she finds sharing these tragic stories to be tiring, at the same time she knows it is necessary.

Tomball resident recognized by Gov. Rick Perry

Tomball resident Linda Guyon Hughes, State Vice-Chairman of the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution's Service for Veterans, Oral History Project, was awarded a Proclamation signed by Governor Rick Perry during the TSDAR 113th Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, in March.

“Sayyad Shirazi was a top divine Warrior”

High ranking Iranian army commander said martyr Sayyad Shirazi was one of the greatest divine warriors who made the best out of the least in his missions.

Iran’s army to release cultural stuff

Head of the Politico-Ideological Department of the Army said Iran’s army will publish new titles on social, cultural, scientific and military fields given its vast inter and intra-organizational potentials.
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Loss of Memory in Pahlavi Prisons

In total, [I was in prison] about 6 years in two arrests. For the first time after several years, a soldier arranged my escape. I do not know why! Maybe he was one of the influential elements of Islamic groups. They took me to the hospital for the treatment of my hand, which was broken due to the callousness of an officer.

Hajj Pilgrimage

I went on a Hajj pilgrimage in the early 1340s (1960s). At that time, few people from the army, gendarmerie and police went on a pilgrimage to the holy Mashhad and holy shrines in Iraq. It happened very rarely. After all, there were faithful people in the Iranian army who were committed to obeying the Islamic halal and haram rules in any situation, and they used to pray.

A section of the memories of a freed Iranian prisoner; Mohsen Bakhshi

Programs of New Year Holidays
Without blooming, without flowers, without greenery and without a table for Haft-sin , another spring has been arrived. Spring came to the camp without bringing freshness and the first days of New Year began in this camp. We were unaware of the plans that old friends had in this camp when Eid (New Year) came.

Attack on Halabcheh narrated

With wet saliva, we are having the lunch which that loving Isfahani man gave us from the back of his van when he said goodbye in the city entrance. Adaspolo [lentils with rice] with yoghurt! We were just started having it when the plane dives, we go down and shelter behind the runnel, and a few moments later, when the plane raises up, we also raise our heads, and while eating, we see the high sides ...