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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

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,”

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

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,”