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Motown Records Taps HBCU Talent With High-Impact New Legends Internship
For more than six decades, Motown Records has helped launch some of the biggest names in music. Now, the iconic label is turning its attention to the next generation-not of performers, but of...
This Kansas City Cookout Is Built Around Black Unity, Excellence And Service
For 14 years, the Kansas City Greek Picnic has served as a summer gathering for members of Black Greek-letter organizations from across the Midwest. What began as a social event has grown into a...
As Juneteenth Is Celebrated Across The US, Obama’s Presidential Center Opens In Chicago
As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama's presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling...
Juneteenth And The Meaning Of Freedom
Juneteenth — first observed in Texas and now recognized throughout the United States — celebrates a historic freedom moment for Black Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in...
As We Celebrate Juneteenth, Let’s Also Celebrate The Courageous Woman Who Made It Possible
Juneteenth, which is June 19, is the day we commemorate the end of institutionalized slavery in Texas. It is a significant date in American history as well as the African American experience. More...
Juneteenth Celebrates a Victory That Never Stays Fully Won
Juneteenth, the celebration of the good news in 1865 that the great abomination of slavery had ended, is a contradictory holiday. It’s joyful in that it commemorates the emancipation of millions of...
