On June 19, our nation will officially recognize our second Independence Day – Juneteenth, which was signed into law in 2021 by President Joe Biden as a national holiday. While […]
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The history and importance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks an important and history-changing day in Black history and American history. On June 19, 1865, federal troops marched down to Galveston, Texas, took control of the state, and […]
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Juneteenth proclaimed official city holiday
Mayor Eric Garcetti was joined by Councilmember Curren Price Monday to sign a proclamation making Juneteenth an official city holiday. In 2020 during civil unrest, Price introduced the original motion […]
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Friends of Allensworth will fete Juneteenth a week early
Start summer off by celebrating Black history and its achievements at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. Friends of Allensworth will be hosting a Juneteenth event on June 11th, from 10 […]
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Juneteenth books for kids
You weren’t born knowing everything. People had to tell you what you needed to know, and that’s how you learn. You can guess sometimes, or figure other things out on […]
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Walmart ‘reviewing’ Juneteenth themed ice cream product amid backlash
Walmart says it is reviewing its Juneteenth-themed ice cream following backlash online, and “will remove items as appropriate,” the company says, reports NBC News. The flavor was part of Walmart’s […]
