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San Luis Obispo celebrates the 7th annual Juneteenth at Mission Plaza
KSBY San Luis Obispo· 6 days agoThe NAACP held its 7th annual Juneteenth celebration, celebrating the freedom of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Community members celebrated Saturday afternoon ...
Confederate names make comeback, triggering lawsuits
The Hill via Yahoo News· 7 days agoA Virginia school district was sued this week after it restored Confederate military names for two buildings, foreshadowing a broader battle that is...
State delays Black history museum task force’s last meeting until days before report deadline
Florida Phoenix via Yahoo News· 2 days agoQuality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force has a week to...
Black music celebrated at annual Juneteenth breakfast in Gainesville
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMayor Harvey Ward talked about the progress he has seen in the community learning more about the ...
Fulton County residents commemorate Juneteenth with Atlanta rapper T.I.
Atlanta News First· 5 days ago“It means honoring Black history as American history,” said Gerald Griggs, president, Georgia NAACP....
Opportunity House hosts Juneteenth celebration
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWynton Butler, standing in the shade of a grove of trees Wednesday afternoon, posed a question. He asked the few dozen people sitting at picnic tables or standing in the grass in front of them ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 4 days agoNBC News reports the staff at the non-partisan organization will start training NAACP chapters around the country on how to use the site to check registrations and how to ...
Washington’s Juneteenth celebration draws community, inspires youth
The Uniontown Herald Standard· 5 days agoMembers of the Washington community gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth at LeMoyne Community...
At Pittsfield's Juneteenth celebration, attendees reflect on history and current efforts to bolster...
Berkshire Eagle· 5 days agoSunday’s celebration, hosted by the Berkshire County branch of the NAACP, was held in advance of the...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 3 days agoBlack News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude