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Kansas officially observes Juneteenth, the nation's 'second Independence Day' at Capitol
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoAfter a declaration from Gov. Laura Kelly, this year's Juneteenth marks the first time Kansas will...
Community celebrates African American culture at 18th annual Juneteenth Festival in Germantown
CBS News· 3 days agoPeople from all walks of life came together on Germantown Avenue Saturday for the 18th annual...
Health commissioner: State office dedicated to African American health ‘beacon of hope’
MPR News· 4 days agoA new state office dedicated to improving the health and well-being of African Americans in...
Black veterans take 'honor flight' to Washington monuments to celebrate Juneteenth
USA Today· 30 minutes agoThe group will travel from Atlanta to visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial,...
11 Inspiring Places Around the U.S. to Learn More About Black History
Veranda via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoFrom museums to theaters, there's plenty to do in these storied destinations. Here, the best trips...
Alvin Pearsall played major role in Polk County high school basketball after integration
The Ledger via Yahoo Sports· 8 hours agoBy the time Pearsall retired in 1980, he had become the first African-American head basketball head...
HBCU golf coach heads to African American Sports Hall of Fame
The State· 2 days agoClark has been with the Hornets and Lady Hornets HBCU...
Honoring Juneteenth by moving beyond apologies
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoAnd yet, as we prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes the emancipation of African Americans and our ongoing fight for equality, we still...
African American Fest continues in Humboldt - WBBJ TV
WBBJ TV· 2 days agoThe hot temperatures didn't stop one local community from enjoying Juneteenth celebrations.
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission gets $100,000 grant
The Buffalo News· 4 days agoThe Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor received a $100,000 federal grant.