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Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 1 day 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,
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee of Texas honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denton Record-Chronicle· 2 days ago"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee was one of 19 recipients this year of the Presidential Medal of...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJuneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. A portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the...
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
KTVU via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoDaShawn Rhoades of San Francisco. Rhoades was killed in a gang-related shooting in Oakland on ...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 2 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 2 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Juneteenth organizers in Pittsburgh said everything is set for this year's festivities
CBS News· 5 days agoJuneteenth organizers said everything is set for this year's festivities at Point State Park in...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 6 days agoJuneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 2 days agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoA rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate...