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What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 5 days agoFor generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street...
What's open and closed in San Diego County on Juneteenth 2024
NBC San Diego· 6 days agoFor generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances ...
Political spending grows
The Oklahoman· 6 days agoTriple-check your ballot beforehand by visiting the state election board's election list. ✔ Cast your ballot: Head to your polling place and take a valid...
Editorial: Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 4 days agoJuneteenth is no more a holiday just for Black people than the Fourth of July is a holiday just for...
Voting by mail in 1864
Quincy Herald-Whig· 1 day agoThe 1864 election was at the height of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln sought reelection which prompted debate about voting by mail, seditious...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 5 days agoJune 19, 1865, shortened to “Juneteenth,” was the day that enslaved African Americans in Texas were told that slavery had ended, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed ...
Great Explorers: Jim Bridger
ExplorersWeb via Yahoo News· 5 days agoHere’s a recipe. Take one part larger-than-life figure, add two parts adventurous exploits, a dash of some of the most rugged country in the world, and...
Civil War General William T. Sherman's sword and other relics to be auctioned off in Ohio
McComb Enterprise-Journal· 7 days agoThe sword and scabbard of Civil War Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is displayed at Fleischer's Auctions, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. The wartime sword, ...
Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery
Olean Times Herald· 5 days agoJuneteenth is no more a holiday just for Black people than the Fourth of July is a holiday just for white people. It recognizes and celebrates a profound...
Juneteenth deserves your attention - Franklin County Times
The Franklin County Times· 4 days 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 ...
