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A new Juneteenth holiday cooking and activity book by award-winning author Alliah Agostini joyfully affirms Black children’s heritage and history. […]
A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.
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Activist Opal Lee, often referred to as the "grandmother of Juneteenth", [87] campaigned for decades to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, leading walks in many states to promote the idea. [88] In 2016–17 at the age of 89, she led a symbolic walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington D.C. to advocate for the federal holiday.
The Cumberland County area is gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19 became a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate the day in 1865 ...
Peoples helped make Juneteenth recognized by the City of Portland in 1972. Mayor Sam Adams and Amanda Fritz declared Peoples the "Mother of Juneteenth" in 2011. [1] [2] Juneteenth became an observed holiday for the City of Portland and Multnomah County employees in 2020, as part of a resolution to address structural racism.
A Juneteenth menu might incorporate items like barbecued ribs or other red meat, watermelon and red velvet cake. Drinks like fruit punch and red Kool-Aid may make an appearance at the table.
1. Join a Juneteenth celebration in your town. 2. Read poetry or books celebrating African American culture. 3. Get crafty with Juneteenth-themed art. 4. Visit a museum — either in-person or ...