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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 2 days agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
In Sacramento, literacy is still a giant hurdle to achieving equality for all | Opinion
Sacramento Bee via AOL· 7 hours agoIn fact, only 25% of Black third-grade students are proficient in English Language arts (compared to...
East Lansing honors Juneteenth with celebrations, ongoing legacy - The State News
The State News· 1 day agoThe Greater Lansing community has sought to keep the legacy of these celebrations alive and continue...
Rural Hamilton County was home to free Black people in mid-1800s
WTHR Indianapolis· 1 day agoIn a rural part of northern Hamilton County is a part of history connected to the Juneteenth...
Celebrate Juneteenth With These Recent Graphic Novels That Center Black History
Forbes· 2 days agoAs America marks Juneteenth in 2024, the discourse around racism has taken a sharp right turn since...
The Only Black Woman to Serve in the U.S. Army in WWI
Time via Yahoo News· 1 day agoMesselin died that same year, before she could be buried with a flag on her coffin or an appropriate...
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Traverse City Record-Eagle· 10 hours agoNot content with merely taking a victory lap after winning his battle last month against fellow rap superstar Drake, Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert ...
How Biden’s latest action protects immigrant spouses of US citizens from deportation
San Jose Mercury News· 1 day agoPresident Joe Biden announced executive actions Tuesday aimed at shielding from deportation hundreds...
Black Music Month: The Meaning Behind Stevie Wonder’s Beautiful Song “As”
The Root· 3 days agoFrom Juneteenth celebrations to summer barbecues, Stevie Wonder’s music is a staple in the...
Why Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Ken & Friends’ Show Will Be One for the Hip-Hop History Books
The Root· 2 days agoOn Juneteenth, K-Dot will finally get the victory lap he deserves, and perform at “The Pop Out: Ken...