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Why Juneteenth didn’t actually end slavery in Texas
Washington Post· 5 days agoIn 1903, a Black man walked into an office in a small town in Texas, seeking any news about whether slavery had ended. The earnest inquiry from the man,...
Brazil, Mexico and Colombia say no to peace and yes to Putin
The Hill· 4 days agoThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has been a major violation of sovereignty and international law....
Juneteenth Slavery Monument
The Daily Advance· 5 days agoBryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, speaks with JoAnne Bland and other well-wishers after the dedication of the National...
Looking back at this week in history: June 23 - June 29
Tri-County Times· 3 days ago1972: Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 is enacted into law. Title IX prohibits federally funded educational institutions from discriminating against students or employees based on ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 7 days agoBlack News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
The nuanced symbols of freedom most of us miss in the Juneteenth flag
theGrio via AOL· 5 days agoThe Haitian Revolution inspired uprisings and established Black-governed cities and towns in Brazil,...
Opera Lafayette celebrates Caribbean soprano Minette with Clark Art concert
Berkshire Eagle· 1 day agoOpera singer Minette was the darling of the theater scene in late 18th century Saint-Domingue, as...
This Small, Luxurious Expedition Ship Takes Adventurers on the Amazon River in Search of Pink...
Travel + Leisure· 6 days agoIn the constellation of human emotions, there is little that compares with the excitement one feels...
Is this Phillies fan the future of the Democrats? | Will Bunch Newsletter
Philly.com· 6 days agoIn the 5th inning of Monday night’s Phillies game against the San Diego Padres, Alec Bohm stepped up...
Stunning artwork from colonial Spanish America makes rare appearance at St. Louis Art Museum
St. Louis Post-Dispatch· 5 days agoThe wedding party has more glamour and entertainment than a 21st-century millionaire’s celebration....
