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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.
New National Gay Flag Football League Sparks Controversy In The NFL World
TheBlast via Yahoo Sports· 5 hours agoThe NGFFL provides "a safe space for individuals of all backgrounds to share their passion for flag...
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...
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...
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...
Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’
CNN via Yahoo News· 5 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
Thailand Is About to Become the First Country in Southeast Asia With Marriage Equality
them via Yahoo News· 1 day agoLILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/Getty Images Thailand’s Senate has voted to approve a marriage equality bill,...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via AOL· 5 hours agoIn fighting that struggle, black Americans would open up new vistas of democratic possibility for...
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...