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American slavery wasn’t just a white man’s business − new research shows how white women profited,...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoAs the United States continues to confront the realities and legacy of slavery, Americans continue...
VP Kamala Harris Dances On Stage, Gladys Knight Performs at Joyful Juneteenth Celebration
Rolling Stone via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoIt took some convincing, but the VP got up and danced to “Smile”. pic.twitter.com/QXC7B4lzZs — JC...
55 empowering Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 7 hours agoThe annual holiday is observed in recognition of June 19, 1865, the historic day in which Major...
Juneteenth events in Cincinnati: Details for the block party, festival, parade and more
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoYou'll find a wealth of stimulating, enriching and educational family-friendly events taking place...
Book explores the work and challenges of Black elders during slavery through reconstruction
WABE· 10 hours agoThe now researcher and writer says historically, elders often took on the role of surrogate parents....
UN Security Council adopts a cease-fire resolution aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Arizona Daily Star· 7 hours agoThe U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Monday endorsing a cease-fire plan aimed at ending...
The Monday After: Honoring the life of Dr. Lorenzo Whiting
The Repository via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoDuring the decades he lived in Canton in the 1800s, Dr. Lorenzo Whiting healed bodies, fostered the...
Shortlist announced for Docklands slavery sculpture memorial
BBC News· 5 days agoThe piece will be located in West India Quay in London Docklands, an area linked with the trade....
Juneteenth 2024 events around Phoenix: 10 places to celebrate Black culture and excellence
The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoJuneteenth is observed on June 19 to commemorate the effective end of slavery in the United States....
King and queen of the Netherlands pay tribute to MLK during visit to Atlanta - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 1 hour agoThe visit — and its focus on Black cultural sites — comes less than a year after the king apologized...