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‘End Slavery in California Act’ clears key hurdle
ABC 10 Sacramento· 5 days agoAn effort to end forced labor for inmates is underway. It’s a key legislative priority of California’s first-in-the-nation Reparations Task Force, and...
Juneteenth Block Party brings dancing, food and music to Perry Square in Erie
Gannett via AOL· 20 hours ago"Juneteenth is the celebration of freedom from slavery," Erie entrepreneur, educator and Erie...
Today in History: Abraham Lincoln accepts Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the Senate
Chicago Tribune· 9 hours agoOn June 16, 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham...
Why do some Columbusites celebrate emancipation two months before Juneteenth?
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoHistoric bike ride - Join other cyclists June 18 at 5 p.m. on a free tour of the Black Heritage...
Almost 9 In 10 House Republicans Voted To Put A Confederate Memorial Back At Arlington National...
HuffPost· 2 days agoBut 192 Republicans, or about 87% of the party in the House, voted in favor, drawing fire Friday...
Festivals, exhibits and more mark Juneteenth celebrations across Metro Detroit
Detroit News· 4 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and Metro Detroiters have a variety...
Today in History: June 16, Donald Trump launches presidential campaign - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 8 hours agoIn 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the US Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the slavery issue had to be resolved, declaring, “ ...
General Election 2024 London seats: Who will be my MP in...Clapham and Brixton Hill?
Evening Standard via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoShe challenged Rishi Sunak last year to apologise for the UK’s role in historical slavery and...
As Juneteenth nears, meet the UMass prof who has pushed the reparations cause for three decades
The Republican· 2 hours agoFor over 30 years, Amilcar Shabazz has been on the frontlines in the fight for reparations to ease...
Juneteenth events in Cincinnati: Details for the block party, festival, parade and more
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 6 days agoBring lawn chair and enjoy music and entertainment, food trucks and vendors. Free. facebook.com....