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When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? It may have been recognized in 2021 but its roots are...
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 7 days agoThe acknowledgement came as America grappled over the treatment of people of color by police and other institutions following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna
Why Reggie Jackson's powerful remarks on racism still resonate today
USA Today· 2 days agoBIRMINGHAM, Ala. − The feelings have been burnt into his soul for more than a half-century, and now...
Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated
BBC via AOL· 6 days agoThe legacy of those laws is still being dismantled. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans at the hands of police have...
What does Juneteenth mean in an era of ongoing racial unrest? Study and celebrate more.
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 6 days agoAny events that become catalysts for change (such as the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, ...
In 'Power of the Dream,' the WNBA's Activism Gets Its Due
Jezebel· 5 days agoOn June 14, Power of the Dream, a poignant and perfectly timed documentary about the influence and...
GAME RECAP—Aces Welcome Back Chelsea Gray with 94-83 Win Over Seattle - Las Vegas Aces
WNBA.com· 5 days agoLAS VEGAS (June 19, 2024)—The Las Vegas Aces (7-6) celebrated the return of their Point Gawd Chelsea Gray with a 94-83 victory over the Seattle Storm (9-6) at home on Wednesday night in Michelob ...
As Juneteenth is celebrated, DEI is rolled back in Georgia and beyond
WABE· 6 days agoWhile diversity, equity and inclusion programs are typically found in universities and businesses,...
Today is Juneteenth. What to know about what will be closed and why we celebrate
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe holiday rose to prominence in 2020 amid the nationwide protests about racial inequality after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor ...
Today in History: June 23, Title IX signed into law
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 days agoToday is Sunday, June 23, the 175th day of 2024. There are 191 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law Title IX, barring ...
Arndrea Waters King: Mark Robinson is no Martin Luther King Jr.
Greensboro News & Record· 5 days agoIt can breathe life into social movements — or rally millions to uphold white supremacy. Dr. Martin...