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Juneteenth is here. What's open? What's closed? Why we celebrate the holiday
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 3 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 ...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 4 days agoKent County prosecuting attorney Christopher Becker, must decide whether the officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya will face criminal charges, reported NPR. While Michigan State Police investigate ...
What does Juneteenth mean in an era of ongoing racial unrest? Study and celebrate more.
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAny events that become catalysts for change (such as the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, ...
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· 4 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
GAME RECAP—Aces Welcome Back Chelsea Gray with 94-83 Win Over Seattle - Las Vegas Aces
WNBA.com· 2 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 ...
Eugene community celebrates Juneteenth
The Register-Guard via Yahoo News· 2 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...
Arndrea Waters King: Mark Robinson is no Martin Luther King Jr.
Greensboro News & Record· 2 days agoIt can breathe life into social movements — or rally millions to uphold white supremacy. Dr. Martin...
Jake Clemons to Release Single 'Born Like Me' for Juneteeth
Broadway World· 5 days agoOn June 19th singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jake Clemons will release both the single...
Foundation Friday: Becoming agents of change
NBA· 19 hours agoThe Social Justice Learning Institute and Capital IDEA Houston empower their Texas and California communities. SJLI and Capital IDEA Houston aim to make a positive change across the nation.
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 4 days agoActually, nobody says that, but maybe we should start, because there seems to be a glaring difference between which historical figure’s bust or monument gets the Humpty Dumpty treatment depending ...