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Gateway - The Root
The Root· 7 days agoFrom the murder of George Floyd to conflict in the Middle East, CNN’s Sara Sidner has reported on some of the world’s most important stories as co-anchor ...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
New documentaries on Black Barbie, the WNBA and other female trailblazers to stream this weekend
Los Angeles Times· 4 days agoAfter debuting at last year’s SXSW festival, the new documentary “Black Barbie” is now streaming on...
Juneteenth: Black Congress members from Ohio discuss progress and problems since holiday’s...
The Cleveland Plain Dealer· 6 days agoIt took more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation for...
Poll: Majority of Americans support preserving Confederate history
Axios· 5 days agoWhy it matters: As Juneteenth gains popularity as a national holiday, most Americans still support...
Juneteenth in Dallas celebrates freedom, remembers a merciless history
Dallas Morning News· 6 days agoDespite its recent designation as a federal holiday, Juneteenth has a long history with Black...
Jazz, justice and Juneteenth: Wynton Marsalis and Bryan Stevenson join forces to honor Black protest
San Francisco Chronicle· 7 days agoBlack music traditions such as jazz are central to celebrations of Juneteenth, says civil rights...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 6 days agoThe impetus for the first-of-it’s-kind course for Conley was a longstanding appreciation for Perry’s work and the passing of her family matriarch back in 2021, which spawned thoughts towards ...
What to watch: 'Power of the Dream' doc makes the case that WNBA players are the toughest athletes...
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) via Yahoo News· 4 days ago'Power of the Dream'With all apologies to boxers and quarterbacks, WNBA players have more mettle than anyone else in sports. That's the impression you'll get watching this documentary in which ...
Opinion | Who is Juneteenth really for?
MSNBC· 6 days agoIt's Juneteenth 2022 and I am uncomfortable on a New York City beach. When President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday in...
