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History behind Juneteenth, how and why it became a federal holiday
KOAA5· 6 days 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 ...
JK Rowling accuses Labour of abandoning women over trans rights
BBC News· 3 days agoWriting in the Times, the Harry Potter author said she would struggle to vote for Sir Keir Starmer,...
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
San Francisco Chronicle· 7 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off...
Celebrate Pride Month By Strengthening Your Financial Plans
Forbes· 5 days agoTaxes are done, statements are organized, and now we are meeting with our clients to discuss their investments and future financial planning. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision ...
The Albanese government has ordered an inquiry into native title – why is it needed?
The Conversation· 5 days agoCommission (ALRC) would review the Native Title Act to “rectify any inefficacy, inequality or unfairness”. The purpose of the Native Title Act is to ensure ...
Michigan marks its 1st Juneteenth as an official state holiday
Michigan Advance via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“On Juneteenth, we come together to celebrate fundamental American values of freedom and equality,...
Explaining the Origins of Juneteenth
Snopes via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFor some time, acting on the general order was done at freed people's own peril. The order was not followed by former slave...have officially recognized...
Letters for June 25: The Republican-led Chesapeake City Council must give voters the chance to say...
The Virginian-Pilot· 15 hours agoRe “Chesapeake council rejects ballot initiative to poll residents on election system overhaul”...
PolitiFact FL: Where Trump and Biden stand on key LGBTQ+ issues
WLRN Miami· 6 days agoWLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians. President Biden kicked off Pride Month this year with a message to LGBTQ+ Americans, posting "your president and my entire ...
Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 7 days agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...
