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African American History Museum founder giving Juneteenth talk
The Chronicle, Willimantic, Conn. via Yahoo News· 4 days agoLEBANON — Jeffrey Fletcher, who founded the Ruby and Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum, will give a Juneteenth presentation at Jonathan Trumbull ...
What is Juneteenth and what does it celebrate?
KTVX via Yahoo News· 17 hours ago"The celebration not only commemorates African American freedom throughout America, but Juneteenth also emphasizes education and achievement...
Why red food and drinks have become powerful symbols on Juneteenth
CNN.com· 2 hours agoThe unique Juneteenth drink, along with numerous other red-hued foods and beverages, symbolizes the...
NAACP, More Orgs Respond To South Carolina Removing AP African American Studies Classes From Schools
Blavity via Yahoo News· 5 days agoVarious organizations across the state are responding to the South Carolina Department of...
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission gets $100,000 grant
The Buffalo News· 3 days agoThe Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor received a $100,000 federal grant.
African American Museum exhibits UPROOT Project
The Southern Illinoisan· 2 days agoCARBONDALE — The African American Museum of Southern Illinois held an exhibition on Saturday, June 15 for their UPROOT Project.
Who is Bessie Coleman? First Black woman to earn international pilot's license
Fox News· 2 days agoBessie Coleman was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Coleman, who earned...
Haddonfield, New Jersey commemorates African American significance in historic town
CBS News· 3 days agoHaddonfield, New Jersey is known for its rich American history, pre-dating the Revolutionary War...
Calls amplify for SC to reinstate AP African American Studies course
WIS News 10 Columbia· 6 days agoA national course focused on African American studies and history will no longer be offered in South...
Larry Hogan Wants To Do the ‘Impossible’ Three Times in a Row
The Dispatch via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoHogan said that as governor, he appointed nearly 200 judges, “including six out of the seven members...