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50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 6 days agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 3 days agoThe White House said the recipients are “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or...
Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary degree from SMU
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoHer annual grassroots campaign and the accompanying march to Washington, D.C., were pivotal in the declaration of Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021 ...
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 4 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...
The Broadway League’s Juneteeth event includes Black to Broadway — entirely Black cast performing...
Staten Island Advance· 4 hours ago(rain or shine) as the community gathers to honor the holiday. The 2024 Juneteenth Legacy Award will...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 23 hours agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
Animal Shelter to get multiple upgrades
Lockhart Post-Register· 12 hours agoThe Lockhart Animal Shelter will be getting upgrades in the coming weeks, including indoor and outdoor kennel restoration, outdoor draining, flooring,...
MassLive wants your suggestions for Black leaders to celebrate during Juneteenth
The Republican· 7 days agoWhile the date of June 19, 1865, has been remembered and commemorated as Juneteenth, it didn’t ...
American Culture: Symbols, Social Dynamics, Holidays and More
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoPeople often describe America as a "melting pot" since the American population is a blend of so many different groups, each one with its own histories, traditions and customs. This makes the ...
GOPLAY Calendar for May 16-22
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoWhitewater Winter – December. The holidays arrive with a splash, including stunning light displays and an abundance of family friendly activities on and...
