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The Root· 5 days agoWhat is homeownership? Homeownership is when someone owns a home. Homeownership is also the most important determinant of wealth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people who own homes have ...
‘Lost cause’ of our nation’s brutal racism permeates society, distorting history along the way
Missouri Independent via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFew images from the violent attacks on peacefully demonstrating teens from civil rights-era...
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
Juneteenth 2024: What the Holiday Represents and How to Celebrate
Entertainment Tonight· 5 days agoAfter a unanimous vote, the House passed legislation that establishes June 19 as Juneteenth National...
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Stamford Advocate· 5 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...
The heartbreaking love story behind the historic Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJim Obergefell was the lead plaintiff on the landmark case that gave same-sex couples the right to...
Juneteenth legend Opal Lee visits New Jersey
NJ.com· 6 days agoMiss Opal Lee, often hailed as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” navigated three high steps leading to the stage at the Piscataway Public Library. “Now I...
Our Fourth of July: Celebrating Emancipation in the Salt City
The Post-Standard· 5 days agoOn June 19, 1865, United States Army Maj. General Gordon Granger...
Haiti's Transitional Council Has a Blind Spot
Foreign Policy Magazine· 4 days agoOn May 28, Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council elected former Prime Minister Garry Conille to lead the country once again and head its transitional...
Especially Texan: Juneteenth
The Gilmer Mirror· 7 days agoLegacy of Texas is the official store of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). Especially Texan is a weekly dive into historical topics that make up the tapestry of Texas history. On ...
