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On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
History behind Juneteenth, how and why it became a federal holiday
KOAA5· 1 day agoJuneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and stems from an event in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War. On June 19, 1865, 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston ...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
The Williamsport Sun-Gazette· 2 days agoDancer Prescylia Mae, of Houston, performs during a dedication ceremony for the massive mural "Absolute Equality" in downtown Galveston, Texas, Saturday,...
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days – and the history of how...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 6 days agoKnown as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved...
The heartbreaking love story behind the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case
AOL· 9 hours agoAs many same-sex couples decide to celebrate their love by getting married during this Pride Month, they have the perseverance of Jim Obergefell to thank. While his name is part of the landmark ...
‘Lost cause’ of our nation’s brutal racism permeates society, distorting history along the way
Nevada Current via Yahoo News· 2 days agoPolicy, politics and progressive commentary Few images from the violent attacks on peacefully...
Spike Lee among National Civil Rights Museum's Freedom Award honorees
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIn 2018, Joe Biden was a recipient, while Michelle Obama was among the 2021 honorees. As a museum...
Playbook PM: Justices bounce bump stock ban
Politico· 7 days agoConsumers’ outlook has generally been gloomy since the pandemic and particularly after inflation first spiked in 2021.” OUT AND ABOUT — SPOTTED at the Equality< ...
Juneteenth explained: What is the holiday, why was it created and how should it be celebrated? |...
ABC 6 Providence· 3 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized...
How Melinda French Gates Plans to Spend $1B on Solo Philanthropy Mission
The New York Observer· 2 days agoEarlier this year, Melinda French Gates shocked the philanthropic world when she stepped down from...
