The idea for the memorial came from the Lemon Project, a long-term research effort to explore the university’s history with slavery and its ongoing relationship with the African-American community.

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(AHPS Photo) Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration. Below are some things about the emancipation of those who had been ...

From the first Juneteenth celebrations to traditional red food and drink, we've put together some facts to get you started, with the help of black history educator Linford Sweeney. The argument ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black History Month.

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Eric Benét, Fabolous, Buffalo Nichols and Shonn Hinton have been added to the lineup for the festival's first official Juneteenth celebration.

In addition to Committee business, the meeting featured the discussion, Define the Narrative – Juneteenth: Facts vs. Myths, a dialogue with veteran arts and entertainment writer Ronda Racha Penrice, ...

Hamilton Juneteenth committee is planning a fundraising gala on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott.