On celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday, we should recognize a powerful pioneer who, through decades of advocacy, elevated the status of Juneteenth, got it on the federal radar and paved the way for Juneteenth to be made a national…
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Banking On Self-Reliance: A History Of Black Banks From 1888-1930
Prior to Emancipation, the establishment of Black-owned banks in America was non-existent.
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Banking On Self-Reliance: A History Of Black Banks From 1930-Present
Get into the history of Black banks from 1930 to the present
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5 Children’s Books About Juneteenth to Share with Your Kids
It’s important to educate your children about historical events and cultural milestones. Teaching them about Juneteenth helps them understand this important moment in American history and the struggle African Americans faced—and still do—to achieve freedom and equality. Juneteenth serves as…
Read MoreInside the Upcoming Juneteenth Jubilee Happening on Martha’s Vineyard
“There was no other place that I was surrounded by that much Black joy and laughter. It struck me that this is the way the world should be, and this is a place that I felt the safest. That is…
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