Detroit Lions face criticism for overlooking Juneteenth — but a whole major sports league did as well
Mixed Reactions to Juneteenth Observance in Sports Most sports leagues universally celebrated Juneteenth, but a few exceptions stood out. Notably, the Detroit Lions chose not to acknowledge the day, leaving fans puzzled. Some speculated it might have been an oversight. After all, with Juneteenth being formally recognized as a holiday only recently in 2021, many […]
Chicago priest advises Trump to remain silent following violence over Juneteenth weekend
Chicago Priest Responds to Trump’s Comments on Violence A priest in Chicago, Father Michael Prager, recently told President Donald Trump to “shut up” after the president made remarks concerning a weekend of violence that resulted in six fatalities and over 30 injuries in the city. Father Prager’s comments came as community leaders urged city officials […]
Joy Reid Says Black People Aren’t Thrilled About July 4th, Juneteenth Is the ‘True Celebration’
Joy Reid Claims Juneteenth is the “Real” Independence Day Former MSNBC host Joy Reid recently argued that Juneteenth represents the “real” Independence Day in America, suggesting that many African Americans feel a lack of enthusiasm for the Fourth of July. After her exit from television in early 2025, Reid began a YouTube channel where she […]
White Democratic Women Celebrate Juneteenth Through Dance Across the Country
Democratic Politicians’ Juneteenth Celebrations Draw Attention Over the weekend, some prominent Democratic figures made headlines for their participation in Juneteenth celebrations, particularly a rather awkward attempt at performing an African dance. New Hampshire State Senator Jean Shaheen was invited to dance by the Akwaaba Ensemble at an African burial ground in Portsmouth. At 79, Shaheen […]
Juneteenth was observed by many professional sports leagues and teams, with two significant exceptions.
The social media channels of leading U.S. professional sports leagues and their teams acknowledged Friday’s federal holiday, Juneteenth, which marks the freedom of enslaved Black individuals in the United States. This contrasts notably with how these leagues have approached the kickoff of Pride Month. The NFL, which is arguably the most popular and successful league […]
Juneteenth is meaningful only if natural law exists
As a philosophy instructor at a state university, I frequently interact with activist colleagues who leverage their classrooms for DEI, LGBTQ, and decolonization initiatives. They often justify this approach by claiming they are striving for justice, which they consider a fundamental educational goal. However, the legacy of chattel slavery reminds us that true justice isn’t […]
NJ school district criticizes ‘offensive’ watermelon image on Juneteenth menu
Families in a New Jersey school district expressed their outrage after a picture of a watermelon appeared on cafeteria menus for Juneteenth this June. School officials labeled the image as racist and called for immediate action from the district’s food service provider. Montclair Public Schools confirmed that the illustration was part of the June menu […]
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 […]