Juneteenth
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom cannot be fully realized without economic power, and this rally, block party, and spiritual revival celebrates that.
The Trump Campaign released a statement commemorating Juneteenth by saying in part that "light will always triumph over darkness.”
This Juneteenth is an opportunity for Congress to help reduce the racial wealth gap by supporting the Heirs' Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession (HEIRS) Act.
For those who aren't Civil War history buffs and are unfamiliar with Davis, he was the president of the Confederate States of America who said that Black people are “fitted expressly for servitude.”
The lesson of their lives, and of the Juneteenth holiday, is that freedom is a precious thing that requires constant work to make real.
The newest federal holiday offers a chance to incorporate Black perseverance into American history lessons.
Lee Rose's movie explores the modern impact of racially restrictive covenants.
“Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” will return to broadcast on CNN and Own networks in first-time dual simulcast. Read more.
An insurance agency in Maine, upset to be closed on Juneteenth, posted a sign that read "Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens."
