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City of Pittsburgh picks Juneteenth organizer
WTAE Pittsburgh· 1 hour agoThe city of Pittsburgh on Thursday said it had selected an agency to run a city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration, while the organizer of an existing,...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...
City of Pittsburgh names contractor for 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoThe City of Pittsburgh announced the contractor for the City-sponsored 2024 Juneteenth Celebration....
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 7 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
MassLive wants your suggestions for Black leaders to celebrate during Juneteenth
The Republican· 18 hours agoMassLive is once again calling for reader nominations for Black leaders to celebrate in the weeks...
Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus - Home - WCBI TV | Telling...
WCBI Columbus· 1 day agoMost people associate the Emancipation of former slaves with Juneteenth, especially since it was...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 6 days agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Pickleball and tennis for a good cause, Southeast Alabama Community Foundation grants thousands to...
WTVY Dothan· 1 hour agoThe rain didn’t stop a crowd from raising money for a good cause at the Azalea Swim and Tennis Club...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 7 days agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT WORTH, Texas - The...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 6 days agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, White House...
