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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered ...
The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.
But behind the scenes, these tasks were leading her toward an unexpected chapter of self-discovery and learning.
June is African American Music Appreciation Month — a time to reflect, respect, and recognize the deep roots and rhythm that African American artists have laid down throughout music history. Richard ...
Juneteenth became an official federal holiday starting in 2021 under former President Joe Biden to recognize the freedom of ...
Juneteenth became the newest U.S. federal holiday in 2021, but it has held significance for many Black Americans for a long ...
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 ...