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What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 7 days agoOn Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For...
Michigan marks its 1st Juneteenth as an official state holiday
Michigan Advance via Yahoo News· 6 days agoWednesday will not be the first observance of Juneteenth in Michigan, but it will be the first time...
New Boca Museum show reveals ‘Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths’ of race and stereotypes
South Florida Sun Sentinel via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThemes of Black exploitation, race, hidden secrets and how these distort belief systems are all over the new group photography show “Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths: Photography from the Doug ...
Opinion: 6 Books that Explain the History and Meaning of Juneteenth
The 74 via Yahoo News· 6 days ago‘On Juneteenth’ Combining history and memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” offers a moving...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 6 days agoAfter decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday...
35 Sojourner Truth Quotes About Life, Faith and Equality
Parade· 6 days agoOne of those being Sojourner Truth, who was born under the name Isabella Baumfree. While her...
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26 | Your Observer
The Longboat Observer· 7 days agoDon't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.
Traveling Exhibit Details Life of Andrew Young, Diplomat, Civil Rights Icon
US News & World Report· 3 days agoThe life, achievements and contributions of Andrew Young, the first African-American U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and an invaluable aide to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., go on ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 7 days agoBlack News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
Shall thee visit this museum on a summer’s day? For the love of Bard, yes. - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 5 days ago“This is the first hello,” says Michael Witmore, director of the Folger. The library and museum,...