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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 minutes agoJuneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 8 minutes agoJune 19 marks a crucial moment in our nation's history. On that date in 1865, federal troops arrived...
When does Passover end? What to know about the Jewish holiday
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoA major Jewish holiday started this week. Passover, which commemorates Jewish people's escape from slavery in Egypt, is celebrated for eight days each spring. Here's what ...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 13 hours agoJuneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the...
Portugal's government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy
Reuters via Yahoo News· 3 days agoLISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's government said on Saturday it refuses to initiate any process to pay...
Mississippi one of only four states that still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day. Why?
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJefferson Davis' legacy: Confederate monuments: Jefferson Davis, CSA president who didn't want to...
Maybe Erik Larson Should Have Left the Civil War Alone
New York Times· 7 hours agoTrump confessed at a rally this past Jan. 6, three years after his “Big Lie” inspired followers to...
Booker Prize urged to consider changing name over slavery link
The Independent via Yahoo News· 4 days agoRadio 1Xtra host Richie Brave has said the Booker Prize, awarded since 1969 for the best work of...
Man accused of trying to 'buy a child' booked into Cumberland County jail
Gannett via AOL· 1 hour agoHis bail is set at $3 million, the release said. "Human Trafficking is an issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Slavery cannot be eliminated by a single individual ...
Portugal's debate over colonial and slavery reparations resurfaces
BBC via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe previously dormant debate about the country's role in the slave trade and other colonial-era...