U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, joined by fellow Committee members, delivers opening remarks during a hearing on the January 6th investigation on Capitol Hill on…
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A Juneteenth Reading Guide To Share With The Family
Source: FG Trade / Getty There’s no one way to celebrate Juneteenth. The newly created federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans is a celebration of Blackness. From our resilience throughout history to our excellence within culture, Juneteenth…
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5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth and support the Black community
A demonstrator holds up a sign that emphasizes “Black Lives Always Mattered.” (Photo by Raymond Hagans for Steed Media Service) Across the nation, millions are celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. On Jan. 1, 1863, President…
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Seven Things To Know About Juneteenth
UPDATED: 3:03 a.m. ET, June 19, 2020 — Black Independence Day, otherwise known as Juneteenth, has arrived. It is one of the most important days in Black History, representing freedom and liberation. We’ve compiled a few facts that you may…
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Juneteenth: Celebrating The Early Moments Of Freedom Today
UPDATED: 2:54 a.m. ET, June 19, 2020 — Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas,…
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