Juneteenth
From Reconstruction to affirmative action, gains for Black Americans have a history of triggering efforts to repeal them.Â
One freedom marker reminds us that liberation can be delayed, and the other reminds us that visibility is not the same as safety.
Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across central Ohio as communities gather to honor Black history, culture, and the ongoing legacy of freedom. The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. MORE: Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening Will […]
According to the official website, Juneteenth “is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.” Â A lot of people would take this time to hang out or relax with friends and family. Â But why not take this day to educate yourself or learn more about how far we’ve come […]
It’s been a little minute since we have a Verzuz Battle. The last one was the gospel greats Kirk Franklin and Fred Hammond back in May for Memorial Weekend. Now just in time for Juneteenth, John Legend and Alicia Keys will put on a show for us, Friday, June 19th, 8pm on IG live. Both […]
Governor Ralph Northam tapped Pharrell to help roll out the announcement that the state of Virginia plans to officially recognize Juneteenth. On Tuesday (Jun 16), Pharrell joined Gov. Northam for his press conference in Richmond where he unveiled plans that Virginia will recognize Juneteenth as a paid state holiday. "[Juneteenth] matters now because it says to the black community, this is not just your history, this is everyone’s shared history, and we recognize it together," Gov. Northam said per the Daily Press. "This symbol, this holiday, is one step toward reconciliation."
What was born out of emancipation in Texas has become a global celebration of Black freedom.
If you’re downtown Wednesday and wondering why traffic is shut down on Plum Street between 8th and 9th street. It’s because artists from Cincinnati will be painting a Black Lives Matter mural on the streets in front of City Hall! The artist will begin painting the mural at 4pm Wednesday with a reveal on Friday […]
While gathering, organizing and/or protesting has historically the way folks would come together in celebration, with the current global pandemic it is suggested to pivot the plan. Here are some ways you can take action.
It was bound to happen. In an internal memo, Nike has revealed that it will be recognizing Juneteenth as an annual paid holiday.
Bring out the piano keys as John Legend and Alicia Keys are helping celebrate our freedom.
Nike is the first to get it right!