'It's a day for Black excellence. Being out here celebrating all the Black everything that we did in life.'
How to talk to your kids about Juneteenth
"I feel a lot safer. Because the crowd is a little bit smaller, but it's more mellow, you know what I mean. So the bad people are weeding themselves out, and then the good people are sticking around," Boatley said. And while the festivities are just getting started, many here say it's a good chance to make memories with friends and family."It means seeing all my people coming together. Not trying to be drama packed. Changing our ways and doing better as a community. Not just for one, but for the next generation and all," Jackson said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Black-owned Chicago restaurants offer Juneteenth specials as part of Black People Eats'It's so important to acknowledge and celebrate Juneteenth because we fought too hard to just get this day,' said Laricia Chandler-Baker of Can't Believe It's Not Meat.
Weiterlesen »
For Black People In Corporate America, Juneteenth Is About More Than A Day Off“The opportunity with Juneteenth is treating it as an opportunity for reflection, education and acknowledgment.”
Weiterlesen »
9 Black Beauty Founders on How They’re Honoring JuneteenthNine founders share what Juneteenth means to them and how they plan on celebrating.
Weiterlesen »
Skip Corporate Juneteenth Branding, Invest in Black PeopleOPINION | 'The real bottom line? Corporate America needs to find more meaningful ways to honor this sacred holiday than selling ice cream wrapped in Kente cloth and African colors,' DeeTwoCents writes.
Weiterlesen »
The Soul Swapmeet hopes to amplify black entrepreneurs this JuneteenthThis Juneteenth the Soul Swapmeet has a bigger meaning.
Weiterlesen »
New name, look for DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center ahead of Juneteenth'We want young people to have this same experience of knowing their history,' said 20th Ward Ald. Jeanette Taylor. 'How do you know where you're going if you don't know where you came from?'
Weiterlesen »