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The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 3 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· 7 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...
New National Gay Flag Football League Sparks Controversy In The NFL World
TheBlast via Yahoo Sports· 4 hours agoThe NGFFL provides "a safe space for individuals of all backgrounds to share their passion for flag...
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoAnd they have a flag to fly that is full of symbols. It's red, white and blue, with a star in the middle. The design was conceived by activist Ben Haith,...
Kansas celebrates Juneteenth, and ongoing fight for equality, for first time as state holiday
Kansas Reflector via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoTOPEKA — Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight for civil...
What nine-year-old wants an anti-imperialist lecture?
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoIt’s often said that children’s publishing has become increasingly politicised, with novels and even...
Opinion | Why Juneteenth gives me hope in 2024
MSNBC via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoAlthough it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American...
5 things white people need to hear on Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 5 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...
Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’
CNN via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoVladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help...
The Good Side: Juneteenth Mural Project
WKYT Lexington· 3 hours agoThe Absolute Equality Juneteenth Mural Project recently added a new mural in Washington, DC
