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Juneteenth Highlights Native Tribes’ Fight for Recognition

While many across the country recognize Juneteenth as the end to the institution of slavery in America in 1865, some tribal nations continued to own slaves until the following year. Today, many of the descendants of those formerly enslaved people in Oklahoma are still fighting for full citizenship within those groups. The post Juneteenth Highlights Tribal Slavery Descendants’ Fight for Recognition and Citizenship appeared first on Mississippi Fr…

Juneteenth, the EPA and recognition of freedom, liberty and justice

Stephanie Reese at a Schools for Climate Action event in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. in 2023. (Credit: Sarah Silbiger) By Stephanie Reese, director of strategic implementation and justice at Moms Clean Air Force The announcement this month that the city of Tulsa will provide reparations to the survivors and descendants of the 1921 Race Massacre fills me with a mix of relief and hope but also lingering doubt. Yes, this truly is …

Juneteenth and Its Role in Environmental Justice—for All - Inside Climate News

Why the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond believes Juneteenth and celebrating the end of slavery is a way to lead broader society to freedom from the destruction of the environment and climate change.Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on EarthFrom our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, pastor of New Roots African Methodist Episcopal…

Juneteenth & Justice Explored on Carl Nelson Show

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