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Juneteenth is a powerful symbol of liberation. Instead of shying away from this commemoration, we should engage ...
Bellingham is gearing up for an unforgettable Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 21, from 2–6 p.m. at Maritime Heritage ...
Juneteenth is fast approaching on June 19, a date where Americans celebrate and reflect on the history, journey and culture of Black Americans.
The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...
A ceremony marking the 156th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in rebellious Southern states, was charged with politics, as speakers lashed out against ...
The festivities will kick off Sunday with the Celebrate Freedom Festival at Emancipation Park in Houston's Third Ward.
Summers with young kids are pretty amazing—one of the many gifts of parenting is seeing your kids fall in love ...
This is another reference to slavery, which was ended by the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in ...
It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former ...