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In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk
Dione Sims, (center), granddaughter of civil rights leader Opal Lee, leads the Opal's Walk for Freedom, on Thursday, June ...
Book tells untold stories from Texas freedom colony
Dr. Tina Henderson, one of the authors of "Voices of Camptown", talks about the book which sheds light on the lives of ...
The Business Of Freedom: What Juneteenth Teaches Us About Black Wealth
Juneteenth represents freedom but also speaks to Black ownership. This analysis traces Black wealth from emancipation to ...
San Diego arts roundup: A look at the making of “Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical”
San Diego’s Smooth Jazz Festival, a stand-up appearance by George Lopez, a summer choral concert and “Moulin Rouge! The ...
NOLA.com8h
'A freedom holiday': New Orleans Juneteenth festival at Congo Square planned Thursday
The sixth annual NOLA Juneteenth Festival will begin at noon on Thursday at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park. Though it ...
Iowa City Press-Citizen on MSN6h
Metro Mix Chorus will present “Freedom In Song” at the Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest | Column
The joyful harmonies of barbershop-style music will ring through the halls of the Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.
Foundation Feature: The Anti-Recidivism Coalition Builds Pathways to Reclaim Freedom
Through its partnership with the NBA Foundation, ARC is helping former incarcerated individuals reclaim their freedom and ...
Juneteenth events across Vermont honor freedom; Reflection at Rokeby Museum
Several communities in the region have Juneteenth events, and at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, organizers say there is an element of celebrating progress but also of recognizing the work still ...