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Fayetteville mayor declares June 19-20 as ‘Juneteenth Weekend’ in the city
FAYETTEVILLE — Mayor Molly Rawn on Saturday declared June 19-20 as “Juneteenth Weekend” in the city during the 30th annual NWA Juneteenth Celebration held downtown….
Rep. Gregory Meeks on importance of CBC event
Rep. Gregory Meeks, a Democrat from Queens, talks about the importance of the Congressional Black Caucus with NY1’s Cheryl Wills on “In Focus.” He said…
SERA Rodeo brings Black cowboy culture to Chaifetz Arena
The SERA Rodeo returned to Chaifetz Arena on Saturday afternoon, drawing a crowd ready for an afternoon of competition, culture and community. Riders from across…
She saw Tampa’s Black businesses overlooked, many now attend Juneteenth for her
TAMPA, Fla. — The sun was blazing over Raymond James Stadium, but that did not stop thousands of families from showing up. Some nearly 2…
Black community reflects on fathers and the advice that shaped them
… community. The AFRO provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found. Learn More. Contact. Baltimore, MD Office 233 E … Source…
Barack and Michelle Obama surprise students at new presidential center library
Barack and Michelle Obama helped open the Obama Presidential Center’s new public library by putting books in front of children first. On Friday, June 19,…
Rep. Clarke on efforts to help Dems win back House, Senate
Rep. Yvette Clarke, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, visits “In Focus” to discuss Democrats’ efforts to win back the House and Senate during…
Podcast builds community and support for fathers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two North Carolina podcasters are using their platform to be a resource for fathers. Their show, The Black Dads Club, is helping fathers…
Stage production explores history of Black Wall Street
TULSA, Okla. — A stage production exploring the history of Black Wall Street returned to Tulsa this weekend. On Saturday, people gathered inside Central Highschool…
Juneteenth Brought Community—Complete With a Soul Train Line—To Lauren Halsey’s sister dreamer Sculpture Park in South LA
The history of Juneteenth has deep roots in Texas; the now-federal holiday commemorates the June 19, 1865 date when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned…
