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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Pre-heat your oven, fire up the grill, and grab your cocktail shaker—we’re bringing you more delicious recipes from some of your favorite evergreen cookbook authors.…
Hot Summer Reads
Grab your flip flops, put on your swimsuit, and pack your beach bag with these hot new Summer reads! The Beach Trap: A Novel by…
Swoon-Worthy Romance Reads
From being in the friend zone and Hollywood heartthrobs to juicy love triangles—these Romance reads are sure to make you swoon. Click for the Full…
Adult Debuts by Young Adult Authors
You've loved and read these authors for their young adult works. Now, check out their forthcoming forays into the world of adult literature. FICTION From…