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Why You Need to Spend Juneteenth in the Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
Thrillist Food & Drink· 6 days agoAs the site of some of the most significant moments of the Civil Rights Movement, you’d be remiss...
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoA rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 3 days agoAs the gentle breeze of June flows through the North Fork, it brings with it a reminder of a significant moment in American history, Juneteenth. Observed on June 19,
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 6 days agoH.B. 4, passed by Alabama’s state House of Representatives earlier this month, would allow ...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSB Radio· 3 days agoNineteen people were awarded the highest civilian honor in the country.
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
KDFW via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth returned to the White House Friday to receive the Presidential Medal of...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother of Juneteenth,” will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday, officials said. President Joe Biden named ...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSOC-TV Charlotte· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people on Friday. The medal is...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee one of 19 Presidential Medal of Freedrom recipients
The Daily Sentinel· 3 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old "grandmother" of Juneteenth, was one of the 19 people who were awarded the...