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New podcast explores Black Catholic resistance to Detroit’s parish closures
Looking back on her grammar school days in Detroit, Michelle McKinney recalled one particular “white haired nun.” “She used to teach us all the Irish…
Providing dignity to grieving families, a funeral director became a community pillar
At his family's Chicago funeral home, Spencer Leak Jr. handled Jesse Jackson's services and helped families who were unable to pay. Source link
Minnesota celebrates Juneteenth – MPR News
Juneteenth celebrations are marking the state and national holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Nearly two dozen people … Source link
At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacu #Shorts
At least one tourist dead after massive fire nearly destroys Caribbean resort, 1,690 evacu #ShortsnnAn Italian tourist died and nine others were injured after a…
Living Color Juneteenth Day Experience on East Main Street honors 10 Rochester Black community leaders
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Living Color Juneteenth Day Experience happened on Friday, honoring members of Rochester’s black community on East Main Street. Ten local leaders…
Nantucket Current | Nantucket Unveils Monument For 19th-Century Black…
Jack Bradner and JohnCarl McGrady • Jun 19, 2026 Island historian Fran Karttunen, right, helped unveil the monument on Friday. Photo by Charity Grace Mofsen…
Sonoma State, Rohnert Park host fourth annual Juneteenth luncheon honoring local Black leaders
Over 100 people filled the Rohnert Park Community Center Friday, June 19, to celebrate Juneteenth with food, music, poetry and recognition of local leaders whose…
EmoNews: Nightly News for 19th June 2026
Nightly News Coverage from Dominica & Beyond Stay informed with our nightly news package from across Dominica the Caribbean region and around the world. 👉For…
Juneteenth celebration brings Black history to World Cup | The Seattle Times
Hours before the U.S. beat Australia, soccer and Black history came together on the Seattle waterfront. Source link
Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth at largest-ever Anacostia museum event
For longtime D.C. resident Adria Goosby-Gresholm, Friday marked her first visit to the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. She was there to commemorate Juneteenth, the federal…
