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WATCH: Maryland’s largest Juneteenth celebration draws thousands
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WATCH: Maryland’s largest Juneteenth celebration draws thousands

BETHESDA, Md. (7News) — Thousands of people gathered in Montgomery County on Friday as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore kicked off the 2026 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage…

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Opinion | At this church, Father's Day is one of the biggest events of the year – The Washington Post
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Opinion | At this church, Father's Day is one of the biggest events of the year – The Washington Post

Their insights have relevance far outside the Black community, given … news stories of the day, curated by Post editors, delivered every … Source link

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Juneteenth 2026: How Arkansans can celebrate
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Juneteenth 2026: How Arkansans can celebrate

Festivals, concerts and lectures are planned throughout Arkansas this weekend to mark Juneteenth, which marks the day the last enslaved people in the United States…

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King County Metro teams up to strengthen community, cultural connections during Seattle’s soccer summer – Metro Matters
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King County Metro teams up to strengthen community, cultural connections during Seattle’s soccer summer – Metro Matters

Youth with the African Center for Excellence take a King County Metro bus to watch Egypt and Belgium play in Seattle’s irst World Cup match…

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Roanoke City officials provide update on Urban Renewal Apology
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Roanoke City officials provide update on Urban Renewal Apology

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – In 1955, the city of Roanoke declared the Northeast neighborhood a “slum and blighted area” which initiated the Urban Renewal Process….

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Jefferson County elects first Black woman as Bessemer division assistant tax collector

“It was focused on the people because while being out in the community … Submit a news tip · Buy newspaper front pages, posters and…

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Federal funds to help preserve Ohio’s oldest Black cemetery
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Federal funds to help preserve Ohio’s oldest Black cemetery

WCPO 9’s Alex Null covers the east side. If you have a story that you’d like Alex to look into or a news tip, email…

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Black leadership and the road to a more equitable Minnesota | News
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Black leadership and the road to a more equitable Minnesota | News

The path to a more bikeable Minnesota — one that is genuinely safe, equitable, and accessible for everyone — runs through a critical intersection of…

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Trump Administration Sues to Halt Reparations for Black Residents in Chicago Suburb
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Trump Administration Sues to Halt Reparations for Black Residents in Chicago Suburb

The Trump administration has launched a legal fight to block the United States’ first-ever reparations program which serves Black community members of Evanston, Illinois. The…

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AFRO’s fourth annual Juneteenth Breakfast honors local stalwarts of Black history
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AFRO’s fourth annual Juneteenth Breakfast honors local stalwarts of Black history

By Andrew Hall and Makayla Walker AFRO Interns  AFRO News hosted its annual Juneteenth Breakfast June 18 under the theme, “Stewards of Legacy,” at the Baltimore…

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