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National African American Historical Society hosts annual Juneteenth event
The Port Lavaca Wave· 4 days agoThe National African American Historical Society (NAAHS) hosted its annual Juneteenth Family Reunion...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days ago"The question is, 'who benefits from the commercialization of Juneteenth?' I’d definitely like to...
Center for African American History, Art and Culture hosts 30 vendors, authors and artists for...
Aiken Standard, S.C. via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJun. 15—The Center for African American History, Art and Culture hosted a Juneteenth celebration Saturday featuring around 30 advocacy ...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier· 3 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what’s open and closed on...
Why red food and drinks have become powerful symbols on Juneteenth
WTVA· 5 days agoThe unique Juneteenth drink, along with numerous other red-hued foods and beverages, symbolizes the bloodshed and the profound sacrifices made by former ...
The 15 facts you should know about Shaboozey
Revolt via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe music industry is always evolving because new talents continue to share their signature sounds and riveting tales with the world. One entertainer who...
Black to the Future in Music
Slate· 1 day agoFrom Biggie and Tupac, to Brandy and Mary J. Blige, we celebrate the standout artists that made 1994 a landmark year in Black music.
Black history is American history. Juneteenth memorializes African American triumphs
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 3 days agoBy commemorating Juneteenth as a paid state holiday, we honor the emancipation of enslaved African...
South Africa’s unity government: 4 crucial factors for it to work
The Conversation· 4 days agoGovernments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following ...
Annual Juneteenth Block Party draws thousands to Waikiki
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWest African drum and dance, led participants in a dance during a block party Wednesday in Waikiki in celebration of Juneteenth. The event was organized ...
