Juneteenth
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TV One will air the 1998 civil rights film 'The Color of Courage' on Juneteenth as a way to reflect our freedom and future.
As we look to celebrate this date this year following a slew of unjust murders and social unrest, here’s a playlist celebrating all of our melanin magic.
An insurance agency in Maine, upset to be closed on Juneteenth, posted a sign that read "Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens."
We put together a few songs to sum up what Juneteenth means to Black people everywhere and also, well, it's Black Music Month, too!
The ice cream label reads, “Share and celebrate African-American culture, emancipation and enduring hope.”
A special ice cream flavor that Walmart is promoting for Juneteenth has many people across social media up in arms over the audacity.
Opal Lee’s dream of seeing Juneteenth become a federal holiday was finally realized over the summer, but the energetic woman who spent years rallying people to join her push for the day commemorating the end of slavery is hardly letting up on a lifetime of work teaching and helping others.
1. Juneteenth is a Start — What About Real Freedom? What You Need To Know: This year’s Juneteenth celebration kicked off with a presidential signing, making it the federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day. 2. GA Secretary of State Uses Voter Purge to Save GOP Standup What You Need To Know: Calling out the name […]
Now that Juneteenth is being recognized nationally, here are some ways to celebrate over the weekend.
1. Juneteenth is Now a Federal Holiday What You Need To Know: As African Americans and allies in this country prepare to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday to make the day a federal holiday and recognize the emancipation of formerly enslaved African Americans. 2. Despite Dim Odds, Democrats Nationwide […]
Friday will mark the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth! Wondering how you can make the most of your Juneteenth celebration? The best way to start is by getting educated on why we celebrate the holiday in the first place! President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which ended the legal practice of slavery, went into effect on January […]