Families gather on Juneteenth to celebrate with parades and block parties, but also with food. For Juneteenth celebrations, Black people revisit their stories of resilience during barbecues featuring red food and drinks, which represent perseverance. ...
Again in 1968, Juneteenth received another strong resurgence through the Poor Peoples March to Washington D.C. Rev. Ralph Abernathy’s call for people of all races, creeds, economic levels and professions to come to Washington to show support for the poor. Many of these attendees returned ...
Now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, the impact and cultural significance can only grow as it becomes a platform for larger events and black voices to reach a larger audience. Alicia Reynolds Alicia Reynolds holds a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of California, Berkeley,...
For Juneteenth this year, Paris Hatcher, the director of Black Feminist Future, explains what people can do to take action.
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...
- Schools and most public libraries are also closed to celebrate Juneteenth. - Most trash and recycling pickups will remain on a regular schedule according to theDaily Sentinel. They do say however, some municipal and private haulers may work on a different schedule so contact your local gover...
How to Celebrate Juneteenth as an Ally Regardless of the color of your skin, it’s important to know about Black history so that we can ensure a fairer future. And the more you understand about other people’s struggles, the better an ally you can be for them. The simplest thing you...
Now that Juneteenth is recognized as a national holiday, advocates are weighing in on how Americans should mark the occasion and what the day should mean going forward.
With the law's passage, Juneteenth became the12th federal holidayformally recognized by the U.S. government. And, while people across the country attend parades and festivalsto celebrate Juneteenthover the long weekend, a number of government agencies, including some state governments,are...
to the enslaved people of Texas, hundreds of thousands weren’t aware of their freedom until 2 years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which was in 1963. As a result, Texas became the first state to celebrate Juneteenth and made it a state holiday in 1980...