Trump designates his birthday as a free national park day while eliminating MLK Day and Juneteenth.
Free Entry to National Parks on New Dates The Trump administration is reportedly shifting policies to allow free entry to national parks on certain days, including President Donald Trump’s birthday. However, this coming change involves removing Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth as free admission days, which has sparked backlash from civil rights advocates. […]
Social Media Reacts Strongly to Grocery Store Chain’s Juneteenth Cakes
Social media has been buzzing with criticisms aimed at Kroger after a video featuring some of their cakes went viral. The clip, shared by a TikTok user from a Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia, showcased several cakes commemorating Juneteenth to mark the anniversary of General Gordon Granger’s arrival in Galveston, Texas in 1865, when he […]
Biden supports Juneteenth in Galveston and criticizes efforts to ‘erase history’
During an AME Church service in Galveston Island, Texas, former President Joe Biden addressed critics who question the need for a federal holiday in June. This date marks June 19, 1865, when Gordon Granger’s order was issued to free enslaved people, a significant moment in American history. Biden pushed back against the idea that June […]
North Carolina Republicans Offer Unexpected Juneteenth Gesture to Democrats
North Carolina Senate Advances DEI Bill The North Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee has been actively progressing a bill aimed at limiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across state and local governments. This bill, which has already passed through the House, seeks to prevent taxpayer-funded preferences related to DEI offices. It also aims to stop […]
BLM Urges White People to Support Reparations in Juneteenth Message
A Black Lives Matter (BLM) nonprofit has called on “white people” to engage in financial reparations and address its financial struggles. According to Daily Caller, Black Lives Matter Grassroots recently issued a series of appeals for help for “our people,” acknowledging its responsibilities in June. This June event has gained traction this year as various […]
Five Effective Strategies to Combat Racism This Juneteenth
June Holiday Reflection Every year, June seems to be inching closer to becoming a recognized federal holiday, with markets closing and people taking a breather. But just because you don’t have to clock in at work doesn’t mean the struggle against racism is on pause. It’s not like you can just count on someone like […]
Honoring Black heroes of the American Revolution this Juneteenth
Have you noticed that more Americans are recognizing June 19th lately? I certainly have. Back in 1865, on this very day, the news of the Union’s victory finally reached Galveston Bay, granting freedom to around 250,000 enslaved individuals in Texas. As we celebrate this significant occasion, it’s interesting to consider how it parallels Independence Day […]
The reason Juneteenth should take the place of Independence Day
Today marks another wave of corporate media narratives meant to elevate the significance of June in the American public’s mind. These pieces are almost ritualistic, promoting progressive ideals. Some activists seem to be fostering a narrative that equates June 19th with the importance of July 4th. Yet, it’s important to note that June doesn’t signify […]
Is Juneteenth a holiday with pay?
(News Nation) – For more than a century and a half, Juneteenth has held significant meaning in many black communities, symbolizing freedom and resilience. Although it’s recognized as a federal holiday, only a few states have made it a paid state holiday. A 2024 report from the Congressional Research Service indicates that at least 30 […]
Companies and governments reduce their backing for Juneteenth
Support for June celebrations seems to be dwindling as businesses and governments reconsider their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. June, which was designated as a federal holiday in 2021 by Joe Biden, commemorates the end of slavery in America on June 19, 1865. This was the moment when the final enslaved individuals […]