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Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoIt's back. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, a federal holiday that coined the term “Second...
What does the name 'Juneteenth' mean? When is Juneteenth? All about the federal holiday
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth, the country's youngest federal holiday, arrives next week. The day commemorates the day ...
Backlash against DEI spreads to more states
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoSALT LAKE CITY — Shortly after taking office in 2023, Republican state Rep. Katy Hall heard from constituents complaining about how their adult children...
First-ever Juneteenth parade in Greenport as freedom celebration grows
Newsday· 1 day agoRussell Smith, of Mattituck, flashed a big smile as he made his way down Main Street in Greenport...
James Lawson, towering civil rights activist and pioneer in nonviolent protest, dies at 95
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 7 days agoDuring his incarceration, he said he learned about the nonviolent protests led by Mohandas Ghandi in...
Students on the frontline: South Africa and the US share a history of protest against white...
Investing.com· 2 days agoEvery year on 16 June, South Africa commemorates the revolt of black school children against the...
The Virginia NAACP Files Lawsuit Against School Board Ruling To Reinstate Confederate Leaders’ Names
Blavity via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe NAACP Virginia State Conference and others have filed a federal lawsuit against the decision to...
Sacramento State hosts Juneteenth symposium
KCRA 3 Sacramento· 3 days agoCalifornia State Universities are commemorating Juneteenth, which marksthe emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
John Oliver Breaks Down Just How Scary Trump’s Second Term Would Get
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoDonald Trump leading President Joe Biden had John Oliver concerned enough to warn Last Week Tonight...
How to Get Involved in the 2024 Election Beyond Voting
Teen Vogue via Yahoo News· 5 days agoYou might even find a campaign that’s not for a political candidate. The National Center for Civil...