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How we uncovered the true story of 40 Acres and a Mule
Mother Jones· 2 days ago40 Acres and a Lie tells the history of an often-misunderstood government program that gave formerly enslaved people land titles after ...
Dems slam ‘shameful’ House Republicans who voted to restore ‘mammy’ statue in Arlington
The Independent via Yahoo News· 15 hours ago“In the United States of America, it’s shameful,” Jeffries... statue in Arlington was one of many...
Juneteenth is next week, but Athens will host a celebration on Saturday. Here's what to know
Athens Banner-Herald via Yahoo News· 1 day agoin 1865, according to the National Museum of African American History ...
Visit these Philly museums for FREE during Wawa Welcome America: Get the full list
NBC Philadelphia· 5 days agoYou can stop by some of your favorite Philadelphia museums or discover new cultural spots for free...
When is Juneteenth? What is Juneteenth? Here's why we celebrate, plus events in Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times· 3 days agoIn June, the United States will celebrate the date aptly described as our country’s second...
Juneteenth is next week, but Athens will host a celebration on Saturday. Here's what to know
Athens Banner-Herald· 1 day agoin 1865, according to the National Museum of African American History ...
Juneteenth events happening in Greater Cincinnati
FOX 19 Cincinnati· 13 hours agoSince 1866, African Americans have celebrated Juneteenth as an independence day, a day of remembrance, and a time ...
Juneteenth in the Lower Hudson Valley: Events you won't want to miss June 14-16
Lohud | The Journal News via Yahoo News· 1 day agoCommunities across Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties are ready to celebrate freedom for all...
Booming brass band to lead bouyant Redding Juneteenth jubilee on the downtown promenade
Redding Record Searchlight via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoWhile celebrated for more than 150 years in Black communities, Juneteenth — a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteen" ― didn’t ...
Here are 8 ways to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday in Springfield
The Springfield News-Leader· 1 day agoIt was not until June 19, 1865 when 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas and announced...