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Celebrating Juneteenth: A brief history and modern traditions
KNBN Rapid City· 9 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
Morgan State University educates on significance of Juneteenth and impact on higher education
CBS News· 6 hours agoJune 19 may be a holiday for some, but Morgan State University is educating and embodying the ...
A landmark moment in South Africa for a humbled ANC
BBC via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoFew doubt that negotiations since the 29 May elections have been difficult. Many in South Africa are now asking themselves one simple question - will it...
Opinion: 6 Books that Explain the History and Meaning of Juneteenth
The 74 via Yahoo News· 15 hours ago‘On Juneteenth’ Combining history and memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed’s “On Juneteenth” offers a moving ...
Anne Hathaway, state GOP chair, announces departure; Braun eyes Daviess County chair
Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 2 days agoState GOP convention: Bucking tradition, Indiana Republicans nominate Micah Beckwith for lieutenant...
Flag Day is Friday: Here's the symbolism and history behind the US flag
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFrom the date of death until interment for the governor of a state, territory or possession. The...
On this day in history, June 15, 1864, Arlington National Cemetery is established in Virginia
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe creation of Arlington National Cemetery, on this day in history, June 15, 1864, began with the...
Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died at 93
Bristol Herald Courier· 6 hours agoWillie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and...
The Origins and History of Father's Day
Snopes via Yahoo News· 3 days agoOn your 90th birthday I hope that you may derive the greatest joy and satisfaction from the knowledge that families across the country have known such...
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? It may have been recognized in 2021 but its roots are...
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoYou need to take control of your civic duty." Are there Juneteenth traditions? The color red is most associated with cultures that came to America during the later years of ...