My wish is that people remember to be reverent during Juneteenth, that they not only celebrate it but also educate themselves about its roots.
Tag: Black People
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Juneteenth Is a U.S. Holiday, but Not a Day Off In Most States
One year after President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, more than 30 states have not authorized the funding that would allow for state employees to take the day off.
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Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise, Especially Among Black Women
The cancer eventually will become the third most common type among women, experts say. The mortality rate is highest among Black Americans.
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Tell Us the Story of Your Family Heirloom
Add your voice to a new project examining items that tell stories of history, culture and race in America.
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Bennie Thompson Has Spent His Career Protecting Voting Rights
Representative Bennie G. Thompson, chairman of the committee investigating the attack on the Capitol, has spent his career fighting to protect the right to vote.