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Juneteenth in Santa Cruz: Celebrating the Black community
The name comes from the day enslaved people in Texas finally discovered they were free on June 19, 1865, when news finally reached them two…
FBAs Haven’t Even Made 30 Days Of The Blackout Of Asian Businesses, They’re Steadily Coping Pleas
African Diaspora News Channel, founded by Phillip Scott, is human-led, Black-centered media committed to speaking truth to power. We bring unapologetic news, commentary, interviews, and…
How to celebrate Juneteenth and black history throughout the summer in Music City
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Nashville residents and visitors have several opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth and explore Black history, culture and community throughout the summer. Buckle…
Your Metro Detroit guide to celebrating Juneteenth
From parades and block parties to artist markets and talks, there are plenty of ways to commemorate the holiday across Metro Detroit this week Detroit…
Juneteenth celebrations focus on Black joy across Oregon and Southwest Washington
People throughout the Pacific Northwest will gather this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth with parades, block parties, bike rides and even a rodeo. FILE: The Black…
‘The Hill was a safe place:’ Remembering Arlington’s early Black community | News
Photos are displayed June 14 at Fielder House Museum. The photos show what life was like for Black people in early Arlington. Photo by Lan…
Xenophobia Crisis: South African Labour Unions Push Back | Firstpost Africa | N18G
South Africa’s biggest labour unions have urged workers not to join anti-immigrant protests, warning that employees who skip work could risk their jobs. The warning…
Cynthia Garris reflects on becoming St. Augustine’s first Black mayor later this year
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Cynthia Garris is set to become St. Augustine’s first Black mayor after no other candidates qualified for the position on Friday,…
Kalvin Bridgewater Says, Black Dads Need Community Too | News
Founder, husband, and father of two, Kalvin Bridgewater, turned his own struggles with postpartum depression, isolation, and new fatherhood into Daddy Stroller Social Club, a…
Deadline for migrants to ‘GET OUT’ of South Africa
Migrants have less than two weeks to “get out” of South Africa. [Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: The deadline has been set by protesters after…
