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This Juneteenth and Pride Month, let's reflect on the intertwined struggles for freedom and equality
The Advocate· 47 minutes agoJuneteenth, observed on the 19th, is a pivotal day in U.S. history. It marks the moment in 1865 when...
Cenla celebrates and remembers the journey towards equality for Juneteenth
KALB Alexandria· 1 hour agoJuneteenth is a special day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. Communities...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Explaining the Origins of Juneteenth
Snopes via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoGeneral Order No. 3 stated: The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves...
Louisiana becomes first state to require that Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms
CBS News· 4 hours agoLouisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every...
MLB’s tribute to Negro leagues with game at Rickwood Field will have a somber undertone in wake of...
The Boston Globe· 5 hours agoNow, the big leagues are coming to Birmingham. Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in...
5 things white people need to hear on Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 8 hours agoI’m not saying I love America like I love my grandmama or sweet potato pie. America is just fine. It just needs a little seasoning — a few sprinkles of...
What nine-year-old wants an anti-imperialist lecture?
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoIt’s often said that children’s publishing has become increasingly politicised, with novels and even...
Kansas celebrates Juneteenth, and ongoing fight for equality, for first time as state holiday
Kansas Reflector via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoTOPEKA — Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight for civil...
Billy Porter, Big Freedia, Alyssa Edwards & RaiNao to headline Northalsted Market Days
WGN Chicago via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoTony, Emmy and Grammy-award winning actor and singer Billy Porter, rapper Big Freedia, drag queen...