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Civil rights icon Opal Lee headed to Japan to share the story ofJuneteenth, message of freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 4 hours agoLee, 97, will spend 10 days abroad sharing her life story, the message of freedom, and the story of ...
Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards...
Digital Journal· 6 days agoWhile Edwards passed.... President's recognition of Edwards in the 2023 Juneteenth proclamation underscores the profound impact of his work. It serves as a...of everyone's ...
The Reason Behind Red Juneteenth Foods and Drinks Isn't So Straight Foward
Good Housekeeping· 5 days agoEach year as June 19 rolls around, families, neighbors and communities across the country will come...
MassLive wants your suggestions for Black leaders to celebrate during Juneteenth
The Republican· 6 days agoMassLive is once again calling for reader nominations for Black leaders to celebrate in the weeks...
Pittsburgh mom celebrates Mother's Day and sobriety
CBS News· 5 days agoAs we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday, a Pittsburgh mother shares her story of strength and perseverance to overcome addiction. Francine...
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 2 days agoPresident Joe Biden on May 3 bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including...
Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus - Home - WCBI TV | Telling...
WCBI Columbus· 6 days agoMost people associate the Emancipation of former slaves with Juneteenth, especially since it was...
Juneteenth icon Opal Lee receives SMU honorary doctorate
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 3 days agoCivil rights icon Opal Lee received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from SMU at the university’s May 11 commencement ceremony.
Lights on Skyway Bridge won’t show rainbow colors for Pride Month. Why?
Tampa Bay Times· 1 day agoFor the past three years, the Sunshine Skyway bridge has had a vibrant rainbow light display for one...
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?
Federal Times· 1 day agoAccording to History.com, some formerly enslaved South Carolinians held one of the first “Memorial ...