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Racist Juneteenth Sign Sparks Backlash

An insurance agency in Maine, upset to be closed on Juneteenth, posted a sign that read "Enjoy your fried chicken…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
06.24.22
Republican Rep. Steve King Holds Town Hall Meeting In Boone, Iowa

Juneteenth Tweet Confirms Steve King Is Still Racist

The ex-Iowa Rep. compared gardening and abortion to slavery in a foolish Juneteenth tweet.
by Zack Linly
06.23.22
Communities Across The U.S. Mark Juneteenth Holiday

Freedom Fight Goes Beyond Juneteeth

Celebrating freedom and Black liberation requires continuous efforts to organize beyond the Juneteenth holiday. White supremacy has always been threatened…
by Anoa Changa
06.21.22

HBCU GO Celebrates Juneteenth With Two Documentaries

This weekend, to commemorate Juneteenth, HBCUGO will air two documentaries. Click inside to find out what they'll be about and…
by davontah
06.19.22
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Juneteenth Marks One Of Many Emancipation Days

It is an opportunity to revisit the history of how emancipated people in the U.S. were systematically denied their freedom.
by Kris Manjapra
06.18.22
op-ed Annual Juneteenth parade takes new route in West Philadelphia

OP-ED: What Juneteenth Means To Me

Juneteenth is an invitation to continue learning about our history while celebrating the possibilities of tomorrow.
by Darlene Alfred
06.17.22
op-ed Communities Across The U.S. Mark Juneteenth Holiday

OP-ED: Why The Truth About Jan. 6 Matters

Amid the clashing of Jan. 6 hearings as well as Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebrations, it's crucial to support an…
by Ashley McIver
06.17.22
The One Story: The Journey To Juneteenth

The One Story: The Journey To Juneteenth

Commemorating the historic efforts it took to raise Juneteenth from local celebrations of Black Freedom to becoming a full-fledged federal…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.21.22
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Juneteenth Reading Guide

We've put together a guide to amazing reading options for the Juneteenth holiday.
by Bilal G. Morris
06.16.22
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Museum Pulls 'Racist' Juneteenth Watermelon Salad

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis was gearing up to offer watermelon salad in the cafeteria for attendees in honor of…
by Shannon Dawson
06.13.22
Walmart Juneteenth Products.

Walmart Pulls Juneteenth Ice Cream, Not Party Favors

Walmart still appears to be selling a number of Juneteenth-inspired items including party supplies, plates, T-shirts and books.
by Shannon Dawson
06.13.22
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Does Walmart Really Sell 'Juneteenth' Ice Cream?

Does Walmart really sell red velvet and cheesecake-flavored Juneteenth ice cream? Either way, white-owned corporations trademarking and commodifying Black culture…
by Zack Linly
05.23.22
#TheBlackBallot Black Voters Matter Bus caravan

Black Voting Rights Tour Raises Awareness Across South

Despite the Senate's inaction, Black Voters Matter and allied organizations continue to caravan through the south to Washington, D.C., raising…
by Anoa Changa
10.03.21
"Candace" Hosted By Candace Owens

Republican Group Loses $17K Because Of Candace Owens

Candace Owens recently reneged on an agreement to appear at an event on Juneteenth for a Republican group and instead…
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
Juneteenth twerking on Oakland ambulance video

People Twerk On Ambulance After Deadly Shooting: SMH

Is nothing sacred? A viral video shows a large group of young people twerking and partying next to and on…
by NewsOne Staff
08.25.21
op-ed Juneteenth Celebrated In Cities Across America

OP-ED: Should You Boycott Juneteenth?

It’s patronizing to say this is a step in the right direction when some roads have landmines.
by Trevor Baldwin
06.14.22
op-ed Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at Reading Pennsylvania City Hall

OP-ED: Finding And Losing Juneteenth

We already know what happens when Black history is enveloped in the whiteness of a “federal holiday.”
by Leslie Mac, Communications Director, The Frontline
06.14.22
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Juneteenth: Black Freedom

Here's everything you need to know about the nation's newest federal holiday.
by NewsOne Staff
06.14.22
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Candace Owens Cries White Tears At Juneteenth Holiday

Candace Owens dug deep into her shallow Black white supremacist bag when she led the chorus of conservatives complaining that…
by NewsOne Staff
06.13.22
10 itemsJuneteenth Marked With Celebrations And Marches In Cities Across America

Juneteenth Books To Learn About Black Independence Day

Black Liberation Day marks the official end of slavery in the U.S.
by NewsOne Staff
06.14.22