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‘This will not be 1968.’ Chicago police prepare for DNC as whole world watches once again.
The Columbian· 6 days agoIt’s not 1968.
The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started
The New York Times via Yahoo News· 5 days agoOpponents of Donald Trump are drafting potential lawsuits in case he is elected in November and...
What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
Post-Bulletin· 3 days agoIt became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose ...
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
US News & World Report· 15 hours agoIf you want to find out how the S.C. House plans to spend $275 million on local projects undertaken by public and private organizations, you’re in luck. There’s a listing of the 328 individual ...
'We'll hunt you': Trump, MAGA supporters' violent rhetoric isn't a glitch. It's a feature.
USA Today· 5 days agoLast week, a Fort Worth man was charged with threatening an FBI agent who was reportedly involved in...
Opinion | Why Juneteenth gives me hope in 2024
MSNBC via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAlthough it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American...
Why I revel in the joyful sound of Juneteenth
The Christian Science Monitor· 3 days ago“Party with a purpose” is a phrase that fits well with most Black holidays and occasions. Historically, Juneteenth has been no different. This jubilant...
What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 3 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...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 2 days agoBlack News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
EDITORIAL: Juneteenth has significance as formal holiday
The Times and Democrat· 3 days agoGen. Gordon Granger marched into Galveston on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery and the Civil War to the last slaves. Also known as “Black Independence Day,” the ...
