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Stars Reflect on Juneteenth: ‘Celebrate the Freedom’
Extra TV· 4 days agoNow, it is a day to not only celebrate, but also to learn about its significance in American history. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the...
Letters: Gov. J.B. Pritzker should pay attention to his own state
Chicago Tribune· 1 day agoHas Pritzker had so many achievements that have dramatically improved our state and the lives of our...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Denver Post· 4 days agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after President Abraham
Juneteenth events 2024: What’s happening on the day of the celebration
WSB Radio· 3 days agoIt’s an American holiday celebrating the date when the last slaves in the United States were freed...
Politicians shouldn’t judge what’s morally appropriate for kids
Tribune Chronicle· 6 hours agoLike his political colleagues, Michael Rulli and Bill Johnson, we have yet another grifter in our Mahoning County backyard. This time the honor goes to Republican State Rep. and party tool, ...
The biggest Juneteenth celebration in Washington is in Tacoma. Expect live music, food
Tacoma News Tribune via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the date the last enslaved people in the United States were...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
New York Daily News· 4 days agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after...
What does Juneteenth mean in an era of ongoing racial unrest? Study and celebrate more.
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 3 days agoBlack History month is in February and traces its origins to Carter G. Woodson and Negro History...
Juneteenth celebration in Wichita Falls brings community together
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoMaj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced the freeing of slaves and the enforcement of their emancipation...
Inaugural Juneteenth Walk to the River commemorates national holiday in Savannah
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 3 days agoHere's what Savannah residents need to know History of the fight for freedom As the history goes, word of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ...