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Some on the “Juneteenth Jubilee and Freedom Walk,” which retraced the steps of enslaved people seeking freedom, say they ...
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 ...
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
"The freedom Juneteenth commemorates was never a finish line. It was always a starting point," writes Eric K. Ward.
Juneteenth commemorates the freedom of enslaved Black people in Galveston Bay, Texas on June 19, 1865. Their freedom, like most Black people in the United States, was contingent.
This Juneteenth, honor Black freedom with live performances, community events, and powerful conversations, whether you’re outside or online. Juneteenth isn’t ...
On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...
The Biden administration made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021 for Americans to recognize a moment in history we moved in the direction of freedom for all. 4 ...
Freedom in the story of Black America will always have an asterisk. Even as we celebrate Juneteenth on June 19, a day that commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of African American ...
More than 1,000 people watched Lake County’s inaugural Juneteenth parade, and over 3,500 participated in the Juneteenth ...
More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake. Thursday’s weather for the walk, which began shortly after 5 p.m., was ...
News. In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk “I know the shoes I’ve got to fill,” said Dione Sims, Opal Lee’s granddaughter.
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