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Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, marks the date in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were ...
A man and his vision, driven by a deep personal duty to ensure Black history was remembered, preserved and celebrated. Juneteenth in Kansas City is what it is because of Horace Peterson, III.
Harriette Cole is a lifestylist and founder of DREAMLEAPERS, an initiative to help people access and activate their dreams. You can send questions [email protected] or c/o Andrews ...
Twelve of the 14 House Republicans who voted against making Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021 are still serving in ...
This weekend, the Juneteenth celebrations continue. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found just a few of the events celebrating the holiday in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. The Juneteenth ...
Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling temperatures and ...
Thursday is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when the last remaining slaves in the U.S. were freed. This ...
According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...
"From the Pulpit" is a weekly column of faith, shared by Central Illinois faith leaders. This week: What does it mean to be a Black Christian during Juneteenth in Trump's ...
The Shops at Sharp End hosted its Juneteenth Retail Expo in downtown Columbia to give Black-owned businesses a boost.
There will be no printed or electronic edition of The Intelligencer published June 19 because of the Juneteenth holiday. The Edwardsville Intelligencer does not print on federal holidays. The website, ...
Today is Juneteenth, and while it’s only been an official federal holiday since 2021, the city of Fayette will be holding its ...