Habitat LA Commits to Advancing Black Homeownership
Los Angeles, June 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) hosted H.E.R.E., a Homeownership…
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‘What the hell is wrong with her?’: Candace Owens slammed for calling Juneteenth…
Candace Owens is being deeply criticised for a comment on Juneteenth she recently posted. “Juneteenth is still ghetto and made up. Hope everyone enjoys it!” Candace wrote on Twitter,…
The Obamas, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington mark Juneteenth: ‘Lean into your…
Juneteenth National Independence Day commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The holiday is celebrated on June 19, the anniversary of the 1865 order by Union Maj. Gen.…
Red Sox, Nationals, A’s among MLB teams commemorating Juneteenth
JIMMY GOLEN
Associated Press
BOSTON — Juneteenth flag designer Ben Haith stood on the mound at Fenway Park before the Red Sox hosted the…
10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
Music, dancing, and large spreads of food—especially red drinks and desserts—mark the Juneteenth holiday celebrated by African Americans on June…
Tucson’s Juneteenth celebration is back with a big lineup
A day-long festival complete with music, activities for kids, food trucks and cultural enrichment aims to educate the Tucson community about Juneteenth. This year’s…
4 Recipes for a Memorable Juneteenth Celebration
A day to share food, culture and identity with loved ones, Juneteenth commemorates the freeing of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after…
Watermelon Couch Sculpture Leads To Documentary
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Walz makes Juneteenth a holiday; bans hair discrimination
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Juneteeth will become a state holiday in Minnesota, under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Friday in a state where it's now illegal to discriminate…
With the Nobel announcement looming, what’s next for Dr. Opal Lee?
Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Opal Lee has dedicated over 40 years to being an agent of social justice and freedom for all. 2022 is shaping up to be an…