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National Archives' Historic Showcase of Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth Order in DC
Hoodline· 6 days agoArchivist of the United States, Dr. Colleen Shogan, stated, “The Emancipation Proclamation and...
Kentucky governor designates Juneteenth a holiday, bans hairstyle discrimination
theGrio via AOL· 8 hours agoJuneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had...
Commentary: Remembering Memorial Day's true origins
GBH News· 16 hours agoOn that special day of remembrance, there was a parade of 3,000 school children carrying roses; women with baskets of flowers, wreaths, and crosses,...
Gov. Andy Beshear signs Juneteenth and CROWN Act executive orders
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe holiday was originally celebrated in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and...
100 objects that make Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn 1997, a flag was designed to commemorate Juneteenth and was later revised. The flag features red, white, and blue colors — from the American flag —...
Exploring Maryland: What to do and see in ‘Little America’
Fox News· 7 days agoMaryland, "America in Miniature," possesses a remarkable array of experiences that attract history...
Beshear makes Juneteenth a Kentucky holiday, protects natural hair in state workplaces
Kentucky Lantern via Yahoo News· 4 days agoGov. Andy Beshear on Thursday signed executive orders making Juneteenth an executive branch holiday...
Why Barbecue Became Significant To Juneteenth Celebrations
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSince the holiday's inception in 1865, barbecue has been a part of Juneteenth celebrations, whether...
Amber Rose is right: Joe Biden doesn’t care about Black people
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 4 days agoOPINION: The "Muva" of hip-hop's Donald Trump endorsement exposes a fundamental misunderstanding of...
The history of Milwaukee's Juneteenth flag
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMilwaukee’s annual Juneteenth celebration is one of the country’s oldest. The red, white and blue flag is one of our 100 objects that make Milwaukee.