School essay and poster contests are excellent ways to get the youth involved. Local businesses and city government come onboard as sponsors to keep costs low (or free) for attendees to the events.Idea! - Review the Celebrations to see how others celebrated Juneteenth. Idea! - Host a ...
On June 19, Black communities celebrate with many of the same traditions as those marking the Fourth of July.Candice Foster, from Omaha, Nebraska, says at least three generations in her family have celebrated Juneteenth. “My neighborhood gets together and we have block parties, parades, and ...
This Juneteenth there is, of course, added focus across the country on racial injustice and anti-Blackness,thanks to the work of Black activists. If you're looking to take part in Juneteenth festivities that also promote racial justice, you have plenty ways to take action. ...
Commentary: African-Americans should look to Jewish high holy days for an example of how to celebrate JuneteenthLIANE HANSEN
This day, which gets its name from a combination of words "June" and "nineteenth," the date on which it is celebrated, has made headlines since being made a federal holiday, but many still don't know what it is or how to celebrate. Here's where to begin: What is Juneteenth? Also...
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Entertainment Alliance to present a panel discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. In June during Black Music Month, the Black Music Collective partrnered with the White House to host itsfirst-ever Juneteenth Concert Juneteenth concert, which featured performances fromJennifer Hudson...
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June is a month to celebrate fathers, Juneteenth, Pride, and the official kickoff to summer. 3rd Sunday in June: Father’s Day (US and Canada) June 5: World Environment Day June 19: Juneteenth (US) June 20 or 21: Summer solstice (first day of summer in the Northern Hemisp...
Juneteenth a federal holiday, all Americans can feel the power of this day and learn from our history, and celebrate progress and grapple with the distance we've come [and] the distance we have to travel," the president said on Thursday, June 17 during the signing ceremony a...