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When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoTherefore, it took until June 19, 1865, for slaves in Texas to be freed. Slavery in America was...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 11 hours agoThe anniversary is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth is also referred to...
Statues of military figures could be removed from square
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoA council official told a meeting this week: “We are...would adapt accordingly.” It was suggested...
This Trump VP candidate came to Philly and said Black families were stronger during the Jim Crow...
Philly.com· 11 hours agoRepublican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida has been the target of anger since he suggested in...
Albany officials plan Juneteenth celebration
The Albany Herald, Ga. via Yahoo News· 1 day agoALBANY – For the second year in a row, the city of Albany and Dougherty County are teaming up to celebrate the holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States ...
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Chicago Tribune· 21 hours agoMark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
On This Day, June 1: Greek monarchy abolished
UPI· 6 days agoOn June 1, 1973, Prime Minister George Papadopoulos abolished the Greek monarchy and proclaimed Greece a republic with himself as president.
Opinion: How Black Americans' refusals of injustice have shaped our national story
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe doctor agreed to help Arnesta, but on one condition — that after he healed her, she would have...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThousands came in bondage from the Caribbean and Africa, often from the Kongo or Loango peoples,...
Mike Kirby: Let's scrap auto inspection system
The Sun Chronicle· 6 days agoWell, maybe, but there’s a lot to be proud of in Massachusetts. Massachusetts was among the first states to abolish slavery, in 1783, not long after...
