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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

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Was Paid A Handsome Bag For ‘Lovely One’ Memoir

by Kandiss Edwards June 18, 2025 Justice Jackson disclosed her hefty $2M payment Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s financial disclosures reveal a $2.1 million pay bump.  June 16, as a part of the high court’s yearly reporting, Justice Jackson’s financials were released. Through the release of her memoir, “Lovely One,”

Elevating Your Excellence: Tamika D. Mallory Is The Contemporary Voice Of The People 

by Keka Araújo June 18, 2025 Her journey highlights the profound impact one person can have when driven by principle and purpose. Tamika D. Mallory, a nationally recognized civil rights activist and seasoned community organizer, continues galvanizing justice movements. She recently published a deeply personal memoir that traces her evolution