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Juneteenth celebration may move from Point State Park over issues funding police required for event
WPXI· 3 days agoEarlier this month, Channel 11 News shared that William Marshall’s annual Juneteenth celebration...
The Broadway League’s Juneteenth event includes Black to Broadway — entirely Black cast performing...
Staten Island Advance· 2 days agoThe Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative announces the return of Broadway Celebrates ...
Before Juneteenth came Florida's Emancipation Day - and Pensacola will celebrate
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFlorida's Emancipation Day preceded the June 19, 1865, final reinforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation ‒ this time in Texas ‒ that is now celebrated as the Juneteenth ...
Ex-diversity boss at Facebook, Nike who orchestrated fake events to steal $5M gets five years, must...
New York Post· 23 hours agoBarbara Furlow-Smiles, 38, set up fake business deals, invoices and events — including a Juneteenth...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 3 days agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary degree from SMU
Austin American-Statesman· 4 days agoLongtime civil rights activist and "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Opal Lee, received an honorary...
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire presents Juneteenth 2024 celebration
Portsmouth Herald via Yahoo News· 2 days agoPORTSMOUTH — Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrated each year on June 19, is the oldest known...
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 6 days agoPresident Joe Biden on May 3 bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including...
Juneteenth organizer asking to review Pittsburgh’s RFP process after city opts not to sponsor event
WPXI· 7 days agoJuneteenth organizer William Marshall is calling for an investigation into the city’s Juneteenth RFP...
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 3 days agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...