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Esaw Snipes-Garner, Widow Of Eric Garner, Dead At 58

by Kandiss Edwards June 18, 2025 Snipes-Garner’s family has been in the headlines for over a decade. On June 16, Esaw Snipes-Garner, Eric Garner’s widow, died due to undisclosed health complications. She was 58.  Snipes-Garner’s family has been in the headlines for over a decade. Eric Garner, was killed by

Juneteenth at the Trump White House shows what a difference a year makes

As millions of Americans celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and the freedom of Americans of African descent, the politics of the holiday today can probably be best understood by what’s happening or not happening at the White House. While President Donald Trump

Honoring freedom: Meaningful ways to celebrate Juneteenth virtually and in-person

Juneteenth isn’t just a date. It’s a celebration of liberation rooted in the blood, joy, and brilliance of Black people. In a time where institutions and organizations are trying to strip our history from textbooks, Black communities across the country are showing up and showing out—with live music, storytelling, fashion,

What you may not know about the ‘Father of Juneteenth’ Al Edwards

Though Juneteenth is now recognized across the country, many people don’t know the story behind the man partially responsible for it being a federal holiday. Though Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” brought national attention to the holiday through her advocacy — including 2.5-mile commemorative walks in the