Celebrating Black History, Black Excellence, and Black Joy Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and its fulfillment. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is marked by celebrations, family gatherings, picnics, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation as a measure of progress against freedom. As Juneteenth is an occasion for…
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Fall is upon on us and we know there are many autumnal traditions to look forward to during the season, but none more exciting to…
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Looking for your next listen? Check out some of the hottest audiobooks for adults and kids and add them to your playlist. Must-Listens for Adults:…
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From creative activities and playlists to recipes and in-depth discussion questions, you can up your book club game with these must-reads that are paired with…
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