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30/12/2024

What is Prison Art? A Look at C-Note’s Journey

Discover the powerful world of prison art through the journey of C-Note, 'The King of Prison Art.' Explore his transformative works, from My Dilemma to Incarceration Nation, shedding light on life behind bars and advocating for justice.

27/12/2024

HOUSTON, Texas – This Christmas brought us a special treat during the halftime Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens! The Beyoncé Bowl, a 12-minute showdown produced by hometown native Beyoncé Carter-Knowles and her company Parkwood Entertainment, along with Jesse Collins Entertainment, was nothing less than a creative, thoughtful, and historic production. Recommended Videos If you haven’t had a chance to see it, or even if you have, here’s a breakdown of Beyoncé's halftime performance and why it was so special:...

HOUSTON, Texas – This Christmas brought us a special treat during the halftime Christmas Day game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens!The Beyoncé Bowl, a 12-minute showdown produced…

26/12/2024

Shimmer into the New Year and support Juneteenth Published 10:26 am Thursday, December 26, 2024 The Oxford Juneteenth Committee invites the community to ring in the New Year while supporting a meaningful cause at their annual fundraiser. Shimmer into the New Year will be held on Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. at The Powerhouse, offering an evening of entertainment, food and celebration....

26/12/2024

Stock Market Holidays 2024: Wall Street’s Black Friday Game Plan

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25/12/2024

Virginia Bridges December 21, 2024 at 5:30 AM A Raleigh officer investigated after a post on his social media account called Juneteenth “a made-up holiday” was suspended in September before retiring earlier this month, according to recently released public documents. Daniel Twiddy, a member of the Raleigh police department since 2009, was suspended on Sept. 4, according to the documents, which don’t explain why or for how long....

Virginia BridgesDecember 21, 2024 at 5:30 AMA Raleigh officer investigated after a post on his social media account called Juneteenth “a made-up holiday” was suspended in September before retiring …

24/12/2024

Members of Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church of Greenport lead the North Fork’s first Juneteenth parade. (Jeremy Garretson photo) “When the drummers start drumming, they’re calling the people together,” the Rev. Natalie Wimberly said as she stood atop the steps at Clinton Memorial AME Zion Church in Greenport, swaying to the beat. Those drumbeats marked the official start of the North Fork’s first Juneteenth parade, which kicked off the village’s third annual celebration of the long-observed commemoration, but only recently minted national holiday....

Members of Clinton Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church of Greenport lead the North Fork’s first Juneteenth parade. (Jeremy Garretson photo) “When the drummers start drumming, they’re calling the people tog…

22/12/2024

Citizen of the Year Finalist: Jan McGuire and Dr. Nikita Murry

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22/12/2024

Raleigh officer suspended, retired after post calling Juneteenth ‘made-up holiday’

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21/12/2024

42 minutes ago According to Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were 580 alcohol-related accidents from October 2023 to September 2024, just in the WBBJ viewing area alone. In an effort to combat these statistics, WBBJ and our sponsors present: A Recipe for Holiday Safety. Great tasting, non-alcoholic drinks, just in time for your holiday gatherings. We will post a delicious non-alcoholic drink recipe here daily, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve....

42 minutes ago According to Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, there were 580 alcohol-related accidents from October 2023 to September 2024, just in the WBBJ viewing area alone. …

19/12/2024

Scouting America, Juneteenth Museum receive millions from Lilly Endowment

18/12/2024

The Lilly Endowment donated $30 million to Scouting America and $2.5 million to the National Juneteenth Museum. DALLAS — Two North Texas organizations announced they received large donations from a private foundation this week. The Lilly Endowment awarded two grants to the Fort Worth-based National Juneteenth Museum and Irving-based Scouting America, the organizations announced in press releases. Scouting America received a $30 million grant to "build the character of the nation’s young people," the organization said in a press release. ...

The Lilly Endowment donated $30 million to Scouting America and $2.5 million to the National Juneteenth Museum. DALLAS — Two North Texas organizations announced they received large donations from a…

18/12/2024

Juneteenth Organization Launches First Christmas Ball

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18/12/2024

More Videos The museum is hoping to break ground in 2025 and open in 2026. Author: wfaa.com Published: 5:25 PM CST December 17, 2024 Updated: 5:25 PM CST December 17, 2024

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More Videos The museum is hoping to break ground in 2025 and open in 2026. Author: wfaa.com Published: 5:25 PM CST December 17, 2024 Updated: 5:25 PM CST December 17, 2024

12/12/2024

Remember the Alamo, Remember Juneteenth: Dealing with race in Texas history

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12/12/2024

Published on June 12, 2024 There are several regional events honoring Juneteenth- the national holiday of freedom celebrating the resilience, hope, and determination of people of African descent. In recognition of the City’s continued commitment to race and equity and the City Council 2024 Priority focused on Community Health, Safety, Wellness & Belonging, we encourage the community to reflect and celebrate Juneteenth, which could take on many forms including joining your neighbors and friends at Palo Alto and Bay Area events offering music, dancing, and more, or learning through Palo Alto Library curated book lists. Read more

Published on June 12, 2024 There are several regional events honoring Juneteenth- the national holiday of freedom celebrating the resilience, hope, and determination of people of African descent. I…

10/12/2024

MILWAUKEE– (Monday, December 9, 2024) – Following the traditional Milwaukee Juneteenth Day parade and festival on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance and Northcott Neighborhood House invite the community to join in celebrating music and culture with Juneteenth programming at Summerfest on the evening of Thursday, June 19, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. This is the initial announcement surrounding the details of the partnership....

MILWAUKEE– (Monday, December 9, 2024) – Following the traditional Milwaukee Juneteenth Day parade and festival on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; Summerfest presented by American Family Insuranc…

09/12/2024

Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House in Milwaukee are pairing up for a Juneteenth celebration. This is the first time in history the music festival will feature Juneteenth programming. “We are honored to develop a new partnership with Northcott Neighborhood House to commemorate Juneteenth Day,” said Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. Kicking things off at 6:00 p.m. on June 19th, …...

Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House in Milwaukee are pairing up for a Juneteenth celebration. This is the first time in history the music festival will feature Juneteenth programming.“We ar…