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Celebrate Juneteenth in Southwest Virginia
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 2 days agoIt’s Juneteenth, a day many people call Independence Day, and there’s plenty to do in Southwest Virginia to celebrate. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19,...
On Juneteenth, remember the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Chicago Sun-Times· 3 days agoWhen Terence Crutcher, a father of four who sang in his church choir, was shot and killed by police in 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his twin sister, Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, saw history repeating itself ...
Especially Texan: Juneteenth
The Gilmer Mirror· 4 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 ...
Black women played baseball at Rickwood, too: ‘Sensational’
Birmingham News· 2 days agoAs part of the leadup to the June 20 game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants in Birmingham, local historians say it’s essential to remember Black women who also played ...
St. Joseph helps former educator create vocational school post slavery
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo. via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJun. 14—Nathaniel C. Bruce is a name not often heard yet his impact in St. Joseph runs deep. Though, he didn't spend much time in the area, his efforts in providing vocational education for ...
Hittin’ the road – Erie City Council will soon embark on City Council Neighborhoods Tour
WJET - WFXP Erie· 2 days agoErie City Council is getting ready to hit the road ahead of Wednesday’s regular evening meeting. Wednesday’s meeting will be held in a different location than normal — The Booker …
Conversation Starters With … Rachel Ferguson
Acton Commentary· 7 days agoSpeaking of which, in Black Liberation Through the Marketplace, which you wrote with Marcus Witcher, you draw attention to how Black entrepreneurs and on-the-ground Black institutions have been ...
