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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 ...
Boeing CEO testifies before Senate after another whistleblower comes forward | The Excerpt
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoThree years after it was made a federal holiday, it marks the day the last African-American slaves were notified that they had been freed, according to ...
Richmonders engulf themselves in the history of Juneteenth
WWBT· 39 minutes agoRICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Juneteenth may be the oldest holiday in black culture, but many are just beginning to learn its history. “I’m a ...
Juneteenth, 40 Acres and a Mule and Other Broken Promises to African Americans
The Root via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoAccording to The National Museum of African American history and< ...
Enjoy late-night museum hours and live music at the Smithsonian's Solstice Saturday
NBC Washington· 2 days agoThe first Saturday of summer is June 22, and the Smithsonian is celebrating the solstice with...
11 Inspiring Places Around the U.S. to Learn More About Black History
Veranda via Yahoo News· 2 days agoFrom museums to theaters, there's plenty to do in these storied destinations. Here, the best trips...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 17 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
What is Juneteenth? The beginner's guide to celebrating the federal holiday
WXIA-TV Atlanta· 1 day agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after...
Juneteenth Has Gone Mainstream. Should Everyone Be Celebrating?
Capital B via Yahoo News· 9 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· 9 hours agoThere will be late-night parties and activities at several museums, all revolving around the...