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Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black
SOUTHERN INDIANA — On June 19, 1895, Union army General Gordon Granger arrived with Union Troops in Galveston Bay, Texas — the last remaining Confederate stronghold — where he issued
Mass incarceration, like slavery, has led to family separation, denial of education and deprivation of basic human and civil rights.
The story behind this federal holiday stretches back to when slavery was still common place across the country - nowadays the day is set aside to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people
The Parker County Peace Coalition and Parker County Black Historical Society are teaming up to host a Weatherford Black History car tour from 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 19.