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History in photos: Juneteenth celebrations in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer· 11 months ago“Culture and heritage are the only directions that can help you move forward.” — Pape S. Ndiaye,...
'And Still We Rise': Exhibit at Galveston's new Juneteenth museum tells powerful history
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 year agoGALVESTON — Let's dispense with one Juneteenth legend right away. Major Gen. Gordon Granger,...
Juneteenth 2022: Where to celebrate around Eastern Shore, and what the holiday means
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn June 19, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day news of the...
Here are Juneteenth events happening this week in and around the Savannah region
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLast year, Juneteenth was officially made a federal holiday by President Joe Biden — the first...
Juneteenth 2023: Celebrate in Knoxville with parade, exhibits, stories of emancipation
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 11 months agoA month after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill to make June 19 ‒ known as Juneteenth ‒ a state...
Juneteenth 2023: Here's a guide to some of the celebrations across Brevard
Florida Today via Yahoo News· 11 months agoJuneteenth - short for "June nineteenth" - is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in...
Juneteenth Jubilee to celebrate the ’70s with funk, soul, gospel and roller skating
The Fayetteville Observer via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe 2023 Fayetteville Juneteenth Jubilee, set for June 17 and 18 in Festival Park downtown, will...
'Juneteenth Cowboys,' exhibit curator A.C. Jackson honored by Taylor County historians
The Abilene Reporter-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA.C. Jackson hardly looks like a cowboy but he treasures the role of what he calls Juneteenth...
Black Americans living abroad use Juneteenth to teach global citizens about Black history
theGrio via AOL· 2 years agoBANGKOK (AP) — As the United States marks only the second federally recognized Juneteenth, Black...
South Carolina town apologizes for using white models in Juneteenth ad
Revolt via Yahoo News· 11 months agowhite people celebrating Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the...