A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags.

After founding the weekly African American-focused newspaper in 1965, Melvin B. Miller sold the Banner to two new Black owners: former WBZ-TV photojournalist Ron Mitchell and filmmaker André Stark.

Banners depicting hometown heroes adorn the streets of Westminster in time for Memorial Day, honoring those who served in the U.S. military, including some who gave their lives.