Juneteenth
US Sen. Ron Johnson: Liberals feel America isn't good enough
By Todd Richmond Jun. 26, 2021 08:10 AM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said Saturday that America is making progress on racism but liberals feel it's not good enough and they want to...
Editorial Roundup: Texas
By The Associated Press Jun. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
San Antonio Express-News. June 17, 2021.
Editorial: Revel in joy, remember pain of Juneteenth
The theme of Juneteenth...

Tropical weather lashes Gulf Coast with brisk winds, rain
By Kevin Mcgill And Jeff Martin Jun. 18, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
Hawaii becomes 49th state to recognize Juneteenth
By Audrey Mcavoy Jun. 16, 2021 08:36 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii on Wednesday became the 49th state to officially recognize Juneteenth when the governor signed legislation designating June 19 as a day...
Editorial Roundup: Kentucky
By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
Frankort State Journal. June 11, 2021.
Editorial: Juneteenth should be a national holiday
Although President Abraham...
Lack of permits cancels large Juneteenth celebration
Jun. 13, 2021 12:10 PM EDT
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (AP) — A large-scale Juneteenth celebration near Albany scheduled for next weekend has been canceled over a lack of permits.
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Philadelphia's July 4 to feature concert in different venue
Jun. 02, 2021 02:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia's annual celebration of the nation's birthday returns this summer with the traditional July 4 free concert in a different...

Ladies night: Beyoncé, Swift make history as others win big
By Mesfin Fekadu Mar. 15, 2021 01:30 AM EDT

Lawmakers revive bills to fight racism, honor Juneteenth
By Farnoush Amiri Feb. 23, 2021 04:13 PM EST
Black Lives Matter renews looks at Richmond’s Black culture
By Cierra Parks Of Capital News Service Oct. 09, 2020 05:30 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Black Lives Matter movement has helped renew interest in Richmond’s African American culture and history, according to community...

NY passes Juneteenth holiday, automatic voter registration
By Marina Villeneuve Jul. 23, 2020 06:59 PM EDT
Editorial Roundup: US
By The Associated Press Jun. 24, 2020 04:23 PM EDT
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:
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June 23
The Washington Post on...
PM Prep-Segue
By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
DIRECTOR JOEL SCHUMACHER DEAD AT 80
NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Shumacher, who shepherded the so-called“Brat Pack” to the big screen in “St. Elmo...

3 dead, 6 wounded in shooting at North Carolina block party
By Sarah Blake Morgan And Sophia Tulp Jun. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EDT
Update on the latest sports
Jun. 20, 2020 12:49 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS
AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry
UNDATED (AP) — Every team in Major...
Pause for the cause...Clemson infections...Webb Simpson leads
Jun. 19, 2020 07:41 PM EDT
UNDATED (AP) — The NBA gave its employees paid time off on Juneteenth for the first time and Commissioner Adam Silver urged league personnel to take the day...

St. Louis Juneteenth march begins where slave case was heard
By Jim Salter Jun. 19, 2020 04:45 PM EDT