Why We Should Celebrate Juneteenth with Purpose - The Nevada Independent

Everybody Should Celebrate Juneteenth

Today marks the 160th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth holiday fueling rise of cultural tourism in Galveston

Cultural heritage tourism has only grown since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.

Why we should celebrate Juneteenth with purpose - The Nevada Independent

Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder that when justice is delayed, it is effectively denied. It encourages us to stay vigilant and committed to ensuring that our constitutional rights and freedoms are not just proclaimed but actively fulfilled and embraced.

Guest Editorial: Why everyone should celebrate Juneteenth

The Juneteenth holiday is celebrated today. We hope the entire Yuma County joins in the celebration.

St. John's Communities Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth

St. John’s communities acknowledged Juneteenth with various celebrations this year. A fairly recently recognized federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the total emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, on June… The post St. John’s Communities Celebrate and Honor Juneteenth appeared first on St. John's.

Benjamin R. Cremer: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth

Benjamin R. Cremer is pastor at the United Methodist Church in Boise, Idaho. I read his essays regularly. He is truly a Christian. He preaches love, not hate. He knows and tries to exemplify the Beatitudes. He wrote about the meaning of this day: On June 19, 1865—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed—enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom. This day, now known as Juneteent…