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6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoIn honor of this year’s Juneteenth, The Conversation reached out to Wake Forest University...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 2 days agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in 2022, up from 37 ...
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Chicago Tribune· 4 days agoMark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 days agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 2 days agoA true celebration of independence for all Americans, Juneteenth is the oldest-known commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Given that Juneteenth ...
‘Let Freedom Ring’: Johnson County finalizes plans for annual Juneteenth Celebration
KCTV 5 Kansas City· 4 days agoThis year’s Johnson County Juneteenth Celebration plans are set as county officials, organizations,...
NOPHLIN | Freedom: News delayed, but not denied
Bristol Herald Courier· 2 days agoMost of us didn’t know much about Juneteenth (June 19th) until recently, and some of us may still not know. Because while Juneteenth is the oldest...
Black Music Month Has Evolved Since the 1970s. Here's What You Need to Know
US News & World Report· 3 days agoEvery June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month. It's an opportunity to highlight the contributions of Black artists ...
The ultimate party guide for 5 major summer festivities
Stacker via AOL· 6 days agoPresident Joe Biden formally declared Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021. Across the country,...
Dr Pepper passed Pepsi as the second biggest soda brand
Dothan Eagle· 3 days agoAfter years of slowly gaining market share, Dr Pepper inched ahead of Pepsi as the number two soda...