Observing Juneteenth with Miss Opal Lee
Miss Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth observance, shares insight on how it came to be and the endless fight to make Juneteenth
June 20, 2022
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Miss Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth observance, shares insight on how it came to be and the endless fight to make Juneteenth
This weekend, the Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance and the city of Detroit are hosting the Juneteenth Freedom Fest in partnership with the Detroit Branch NAACP,
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DETROIT, MI—General Motors will celebrate black excellence in the automotive industry and beyond on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The all-virtual event will
Award-winning writer Sadeqa Johnson has penned four novels. Arguably, her most compelling body of work is her latest novel, Yellow Wife, which is a phenomenal
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A proud, empowering introduction to African American history that celebrates and honors enslaved ancestors Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds
By trade, Tony Rogers is an attorney and a financial expert with six investment registrations. The Florida native’s passion for history compelled him to take
Schele Williams has always been driven and goal-oriented. So much so, that Williams is directing two upcoming Broadway plays, Aida and the 2022 debut of Mandela.
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AM Wake-Up Call kicked off the weekend with guests who are building a legacy, including LaTruth and Mrs. LaTruth, Chris Gees and Kenny Lloyd. To
For many parents, the most difficult conversation to have with their kids is about the birds and the bees, however, Black parents also find themselves
Children and young adults of color do not often see their stories reflected in literature. New York Times bestselling author Andrea Pinkney has dedicated the
