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Juneteenth is next week, but Athens will host a celebration on Saturday. Here's what to know
Gannett via AOL· 1 day agoJune 19 is Juneteenth, a national holiday and independence day for African-Americans which marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865, according ...
Keeping Black history alive in Camden County: Here's how
WTXF via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoThe locations are meaningful to Haddonfield’s African American community. They include locations like Centennial Field, Miss Ross Convenience store and ...
‘We all are one:’ MetroHealth Juneteenth Freedom Fest met with celebration, community, education
The Cleveland Plain Dealer· 57 minutes agoJuneteenth is all about celebrating and educating people on the rich African-American history in...
Freeing the last slaves: Juneteenth celebrations on Cape Cod include music, food, history
Gannett via AOL· 10 hours agoThe Bourne event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19. The holiday commemorates...
African ancestry genes may be linked to Black Americans' risk for some brain disorders
NPR· 3 days agoIn those people, who all identified as Black or African American, the scientists analyzed the influence of two different ancestries: African and European ...
What to know about Juneteenth festivities in Pueblo this month
The Pueblo Chieftain via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Juneteenth holiday commemorates the June 19, 1865, declaration of freedom to 250,000 formerly...
End AP African American Studies? I don’t know how much more Black people in SC can take. | Opinion
The State· 2 days agoAfter a two-year pilot program, South Carolina has decided to end Advanced Placement African American Studies courses in its public schools. The S.C. Department ...
From part-time employee to key executive: Advice from an African American leader - CUInsight
CUInsight.com· 3 days agoBuilding a diverse credit union environment is essential for enhancing operational effectiveness and...
Wanda Miller, WROC-TV’s first African-American anchor, returns for 75th anniversary
WROC Rochester· 4 days agoROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wanda Miller was surrounded by men at the WROC anchor desk in the 90’s, but...
Students, lawmakers say ending AP African American Studies an 'attack on public education'
The Post and Courier· 3 days agoIn a statement, the department said that what some are alleging as South Carolina avoiding to teach ...