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A journalist traces his family tree back to ancestor who served in Black regiment in Civil War
WLNS Lansing· 3 hours agoWASHINGTON (AP) — It was the middle of the night in the summer of 2021 when I finally found the...
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
On Juneteenth, a journalist honors ancestor at ceremony for Black soldiers who served in Civil War
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThat meant he was a soldier who served in a United States Colored Troops regiment that fought for...
Black History Collective of Henderson County to put on Juneteenth events
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoEast. On June 29, the Black History Collective will host a free “Junebration” event at Dr. Martin ...
Don't Water Down Juneteenth
Newsweek· 7 hours agoDespite the relentless attacks on our multiracial democracy, hope is not lost. Our ancestors never surrendered their dream for a brighter tomorrow.
Juneteenth deserves your attention - Franklin County Times
The Franklin County Times· 54 minutes agoAccording to Statista, a company that shares statistics, reports and insights from around the world, Thanksgiving tops the list for Americans. It’s closely followed by Memorial</ ...
On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska | Juneau Empire
Juneau Empire· 11 hours agoAs Alaska celebrates Juneteenth this Wednesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is weighing whether to sign a...
Where to cool off during Rochester heat wave
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 days agoHumboldt R-Center, 1045 Atlantic Ave. (The spray park was rebuilt last summer and will reopen Monday) Rochester spray features Dr. Martin Luther
A journalist traces his family tree back to ancestor who served in Black regiment in Civil War
Associated Press· 3 hours agoThat meant he was a soldier who served in a United States Colored Troops regiment that fought for...
Extended Cool Sweep declared to combat the heat in the Rochester area
WROC Rochester· 3 days agoROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, the city will conduct a...
