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4 hari yang lalu · The overshadowing of Juneteenth by the July 4th celebration poses challenges to efforts to promote racial equality, social justice, and historical awareness in American society.
5 hari yang lalu · As Miss Juneteenth, Hunter received a $5,000 scholarship from Chosen from the Arts. She recently answered a few questions about her new leadership role: Kennedy Hunter is the inaugural Miss ...
5 hari yang lalu · The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Miss Kennedy Hunter as the inaugural Miss Savannah Juneteenth. Kennedy, the daughter of Stacie Coppock and Darion Hunter, is a 2024 graduate of Savannah Arts Academy. She impressed the judges and audience with her poise, intelligence, and dedication, earning a $5000.00 scholarship.
2 hari yang lalu · Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. For decades, activists and congress members (led by many African Americans) proposed legislation, advocated for, and built support for state and national observances. During his campaign for president in June 2020, Joe Biden publicly celebrated the holiday. [125]
5 hari yang lalu · Explore the contrasts between Juneteenth and July 4th in our latest blog post. Understand the historical significance, cultural impact, and the ongoing challenges in celebrating true independence in an America that has yet to embody freedom and justice for all.
4 hari yang lalu · The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday. The Associated Press. Jun 19, 2023 Updated Jun 19, 2024. Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when...
5 hari yang lalu · Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor ourselves and our progress as a nation, allowing our optimism to flourish for the future of civil and human rights we are building every day. While Juneteenth is a celebration, it is also still a fight.
