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Opal Lee responds to DEI Executive Order, pens open letter to president
The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth
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Boston celebrates anniversary of slavery's end on Juneteenth
People across the country and in Massachusetts commemorated the end of slavery in the U.S. on Wednesday. Juneteenth celebrations have existed since the end of the Civil War, but it only became a federal holiday three years ago. From flag raisings to parades, folks across the commonwealth had a day off and took time to reflect on the country’s...
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Researchers uncover piece of history in Saugus
We’re learning more about the home of one of the first Black property owners in colonial New England.
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Boston celebrates Juneteenth
Wednesday commemorates the date in 1865 when the last enslaved Americans in Texas learned they had been freed.
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Unearthed home remnants belonged to one of colonial New England's first Black property owners
An incredible piece of history was recently discovered in the backyard of a Saugus, Massachusetts, resident, and the researchers who unearthed the finding are sharing its story just in time for the Juneteenth holiday. Researchers from the University of New Hampshire and Northeastern University teamed up and found the remnants of a home that once belonged to one of the…
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A look at some local Juneteenth celebrations
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth, Boston has some events planned across the city on Wednesday.
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The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.
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President and CEO Imari Paris Jeffries ahead of Embrace Ideas Festival 2024
With the 2024 Embrace Ideas Festival around the corner, Kwani Lunis sat down with Embrace Boston’s president and CEO Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries to preview what people can expect this year.
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What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday and what it mean for U.S. workers on June 19 this year.
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2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
Authorities in Texas say a shooting in a park left two people dead and several wounded on Saturday.