Freedom came from a gun, the real story of Juneteenth

JUNETEENTH is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.   In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, officially freeing slaves. However, word of the Proclamation did not reach many parts of the country right away, Read More …

Celebrate Juneteenth

“Let’s celebrate #Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday by recognizing the generations of enslaved Black people who fought so hard for their freedom. And one of the best ways to do that is by fortifying our sacred right to vote. Right now, we have the opportunity to Read More …