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Blow: Juneteenth marked end to slavery; freedom’s taken longer | HeraldNet.com
Everett Herald· 4 days ago... concert on the South Lawn of the White House, Vice PresidentKamala Harris said that on June 19, 1865, after Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas...one born of our tendency to conjugate history’s complexities: Although it’s a mark of progress to commemorate the end of American slavery, it’s...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 4 days agoAnderson never did anything on Juneteenth in his youth. He didn’t learn about it until his 30s. “I think many folks haven’t known about it — who are even...
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Stamford Advocate· 5 days agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in...
The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 5 days agoJuneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday...
White House unveils l new initiatives to combat war-related sexual violence
UPI· 6 days ago1 of 3 | Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on conflict-related sexual violence during an...
Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, and Democratic Sen. Ed Markey of...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Denver Post· 5 days agoAnderson never did anything on Juneteenth in his youth. He didn’t learn about it until his 30s. “I think many folks haven’t known about it — who are even my color as an African</ ...
Why is Misty Copeland in D-FW this week?
Dallas Morning News· 5 days agoBallet dancer Misty Copeland and “grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee will be among the guests at the 44th National Assembly of The Links this week in...
Opinion: Will I cast a vote In November? It’s a definite maybe.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch· 2 days agoThe first presidential election in which I am eligible to vote arrives on Nov. 5, 2024.
Black men ask, “What am I voting for?” as they battle frustration
ABC News· 1 day agoThe Black Male Voter Project, an organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement among Black...
