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“Black history is American history,” he added. Trump did not acknowledge the holiday, but he did make a post on Truth Social complaining that the U.S. has “too many non-working holidays.” ...
Whether there’s a Black-owned bookstore right around the corner or you need to shop online, these incredible businesses offer ...
WorldBeat Cultural Center's Juneteenth celebration features the unveiling of a community quilt and honors the artistry, history and deeper meaning behind African American quilting traditions.
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history. Juneteenth ...
The annual, free event, held at Memorial Park in Logan Heights, celebrates Black history and the Juneteenth holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after nearly 250 years.
Saturday afternoon, people gathered in the shade at English Park, with lawn chairs, food and companionship, for the Owensboro Black Expo’s annual Juneteenth celebration. While the afternoon was ...
The A.V. Club is out of office today in observance of the holiday, which finally became federally recognized in 2021. The National Museum Of African American History & Culture, part of the Smithsonian ...
Happy Juneteenth! In a world where racism, the erasure of Black history and even attacks from the federal government try to take us out, Black people do as we always do: survive and thrive.
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.
WILLIAMSBURG — Two important sites in Williamsburg’s Black history took the spotlight on Thursday as the region observed the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Dozens ...
Juneteenth first became a national holiday in 2021. From flash mobs to firework displays, Juneteenth celebrations across the Triad are ready to welcome everyone to honor American Black history.