emancipation proclamation

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The Power of Juneteenth
The Power of Juneteenth

In this BET News special featuring Opal Lee and Henry Louis Gates Jr., CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan honors the history and significance of Juneteenth through food and music.
06/20/2022

‘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

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

Where You Can Celebrate Juneteenth

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US Archives to Display Emancipation Proclamation

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

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

United Nations Honors Victims of Slavery

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

Why this painting is important to Obama.
02/28/2013

Commentary: Let's Not Lose Focus on Justice

We must drill down into the issue of race and incarceration.
02/19/2013

Black History Month Gifts for Sale

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