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Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 4 days agoThe White House said the recipients are “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or...
MassLive wants your suggestions for Black leaders to celebrate during Juneteenth
The Republican· 7 days agoWhile the date of June 19, 1865, has been remembered and commemorated as Juneteenth, it didn’t...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 1 day agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 1 day agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus - Home - WCBI TV | Telling...
WCBI Columbus· 7 days agoMost people associate the Emancipation of former slaves with Juneteenth, especially since it was...
Animal Shelter to get multiple upgrades
Lockhart Post-Register· 15 hours agoThe Lockhart Animal Shelter will be getting upgrades in the coming weeks, including indoor and outdoor kennel restoration, outdoor draining, flooring,...
Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother” of Juneteenth, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at a Saturday commencement, ...
The Reason Behind Red Juneteenth Foods and Drinks Isn't So Straight Foward
Good Housekeeping· 6 days agoEach year as June 19 rolls around, families, neighbors and communities across the country will come...
Longtime organizer of Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponsored ...
CBS News· 6 days agoPittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants to run this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth...
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?
Federal Times· 2 days agoAfter the Civil War ended in 1865 and claimed more lives than any other U.S. conflict, the American...