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5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
AFAR· 2 days agoMuseums like Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music ...
Juneteenth 2024: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 5 days agoOn Wednesday, June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. A little history: In 1865, a Union...
Juneteenth, 40 Acres and a Mule and Other Broken Promises to African Americans
The Root via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoAccording to The National Museum of African American history and< ...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 11 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Enjoy late-night museum hours and live music at the Smithsonian's Solstice Saturday
NBC Washington· 1 day agoThe first Saturday of summer is June 22, and the Smithsonian is celebrating the solstice with...
Juneteenth Has Gone Mainstream. Should Everyone Be Celebrating?
Capital B via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThis story was originally published in 2022 and has been updated. Juneteenth has been celebrated for...
DC Smithsonian museums stay open late, throw dance parties to celebrate summer solstice - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 hours agoThere will be late-night parties and activities at several museums, all revolving around the...
On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
Juneteenth blood drive raises awareness about sickle cell disease in Hartford
NBC Connecticut· 31 minutes agoOn Wednesday, the American Red Cross and Hartford’s YMCA partnered with a number of organizations to...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoDr. Tim Goler, a professor of urban affairs and sociology courses and director of research for the...