Emancipation Proclamation

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‘Grandmother Of Juneteenth’ Continues Walk For Freedom Second Year After Winning Fight For Federal Holiday

“Juneteenth is freedom, and I’m advocating that we celebrate freedom,” Opal Lee, 95.
06/19/2022
Nicole A. Taylor the author of Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations sitting in her home May 20, 2022.

Celebrate Juneteenth With New Cookbook ‘Watermelon & Red Birds’ Connecting The Distinction Of Black Cuisine To The Most Important Day In Black History

Author Nicole A. Taylor provides 75 recipes and a resource guide to make the holiday even more special.
06/15/2022
Juneteenth

Where You Can Celebrate Juneteenth

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Juneteenth

US Archives to Display Emancipation Proclamation

The document will be on display to mark Black History Month.
02/06/2014
March on Washington

20 Iconic Milestones in the Fight for Civil Rights

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This Day in Black History: July 13, 1863

The New York Draft riots began.
07/13/2013
Emancipation

United Nations Honors Victims of Slavery

March 25 is observed in memory of slavery's victims.
03/25/2013
Watch Meeting ? Dec. 31st 1862 ? Waiting for the Hour
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Watch Meeting: Dec. 31st 1862 - Waiting for the Hour

Why this painting is important to Obama.
02/28/2013
Stop and frisk, Bronx, New York

Commentary: Let's Not Lose Focus on Justice

We must drill down into the issue of race and incarceration.
02/19/2013
Nike Air Force 1, Black History Month

Black History Month Gifts for Sale

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The Origins of the Black Church: 1780-1925 - The Black Church is born on two plantations — one in South Carolina and the other in Virginia — creating a formal structure for Black religion and worship that remains the most powerful organizing force for Blacks Americans today. (Photo: PBS)

Biggest Moments in Black History

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