The brainchild of Opal Lee, the institution will be part of an economic development project aimed at revitalizing the city’s Historic Southside neighborhood.
Tag: Slavery (Historical)
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What Celebrating Juneteenth Means to Me, as a Black Texan
That June 19 in 1865, the day we now celebrate as a nation, was the day that Black Texans officially received some of the stalest news in American history.
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How to Celebrate Juneteenth
My wish is that people remember to be reverent during Juneteenth, that they not only celebrate it but also educate themselves about its roots.
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Your Friday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
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It’s Not Looking Too Good for Government of the People, by the People and for the People
The filibuster is only one part of the larger problem of the capture of America’s political institutions by an unrepresentative minority.