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The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 3 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.
Japan Makes It Very Hard to Be Sterilized. These Women Demand Change.
New York Times· 1 day agoWhen Hisui Tatsuta was in middle school, her mother used to joke that she couldn’t wait to see the...
Maryland Pot Pardons, Explained
US News & World Report· 5 days agoMaryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday signed an executive order that issues pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana-related convictions – a sweeping measure aimed at improving racial equity in the ...
Who is Penny Mordaunt and what is the Leader of the House of Commons' voting history?
Evening Standard via Yahoo News· 4 days agoSome people born male and who have been through the gender recognition process are also legally...
‘Lost cause’ of our nation’s brutal racism permeates society, distorting history along the way
Kansas Reflector via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFew images from the violent attacks on peacefully demonstrating teens from civil rights-era...
The Juneteenth National Holiday is a Time to Remember
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the legislation into law three years ago making Juneteenth a national...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 4 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 ...
Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 4 days agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...
'Suffs' creator Shaina Taub cites Jewish text in Tony Awards acceptance speech - Jewish Telegraphic...
JTA· 5 days agoTaub won for best book of a musical and best original score written for theater for "Suffs," in...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
RockinghamNow.com, Eden and Reidssville· 3 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held...
