Why Brazil vs Haiti is the perfect World Cup match to mark Juneteenth
A few days before the World Cup, I cast my predictions for the tournament, along with my colleagues. One of my answers received significantly more reaction than any other. The…
‘We’re Still Here’: Celebrating Juneteenth in the Fillmore
In 1945, Wesley Johnson, a San Francisco State graduate from Texas, rode down Fillmore Street, announcing Juneteenth and inviting all around to celebrate. At that time, the Fillmore district was…
Lawrence Juneteenth celebration set for 2 days in South Park – The Lawrence Times
Share this post or save for later Lawrence’s Juneteenth celebration will span two days this year, bringing food, music, a parade, tours of Underground Railroad sites and community activities. The…
Which states recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday?
Spectators watch a Juneteenth parade on June 19, 2021, in Galveston, Texas. (Go Nakamura/Getty Images) The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19, celebrates the end of…
