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More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.
On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared the freedom of “all persons held as slaves” in the still rebellious ...
The Juneteenth holiday was celebrated twice over this past week in the city of Franklin via nonprofit Amun Ra Inc.’s third ...
"The freedom Juneteenth commemorates was never a finish line. It was always a starting point," writes Eric K. Ward.
Let Marylanders be at the forefront of a growing movement to recognize the end of slavery and work toward a better, more equal future for all.
In that light, housing — specifically Black homeownership — emerges as a vital frontier in the ongoing pursuit of true freedom and belonging. Black Home Initiative, a regional effort aimed at reducing ...
Recording artist Dr. ValLimar Jansen wears an American flag-patterned scarf as she uses storytelling to talk about freedom ...
On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout ...
More than 1,000 people watched Lake County’s inaugural Juneteenth parade, and over 3,500 participated in the Juneteenth ...
THOMASVILLE— Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation held its annual Freedom Festival last Saturday at the ...
On June 19, community members celebrated Juneteenth, a federal holiday observing the date when enslaved people learned of ...
Drums, gospel, and radical poetry nourished the ears; food from Voilá Afrique satisfied the belly; and Black pride uplifted ...