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Opinion: 6 Books that Explain the History and Meaning of Juneteenth
The 74 via Yahoo News· 18 hours ago‘On Juneteenth’ Combining history and memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” offers a moving ...
Juneteenth in Naples: a great day to "understand and celebrate"
Naples Daily News· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act in 2021, making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther ...
Juneteenth holiday events around Bradenton and Sarasota: Festivals, music and more
Bradenton Herald via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe event will feature vendors, food and live music. Details: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22. The...
Juneteenth 2024: Celebrate in Knoxville with parade, exhibits, stories of emancipation
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 6 days agos Black history. The walk, starting behind CHS’ East Knox location, 2202 Martin Luther King Jr....
For Juneteenth, visit these sites to learn about Black history in Austin
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 6 days agoNearby Chase masterpieces include the Phillips House and the David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church,...
101 Justice Quotes from Leaders and Advocates Throughout History
Parade via AOL· 13 hours ago"Never mistake law for justice. Justice is an ideal, and law is a tool." –L.E. Modesitt 50. "Our...
Don't Water Down Juneteenth
Newsweek· 2 hours agoDespite the relentless attacks on our multiracial democracy, hope is not lost. Our ancestors never surrendered their dream for a brighter tomorrow.
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 2 days agoIt’s been said that “art is in the eye of the beholder, and everyone will have their own interpretation.” The monument, called “The Embrace,” was inspired by an image of Dr. Martin& ...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 2 days agoJuneteenth is observed annually on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free....
Juneteenth is a celebration of ethnic harmony
Fox News· 3 hours agoAs many of you may know, Juneteenth – sometimes called "America’s second Independence Day" – marks the moment when Union troops reached Galveston, Texas,...
