african-american culture
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Biden and Harris Throw a Juneteenth Celebration to Remember on the White House South Lawn
Method man, Ledisi and Jennifer Hudson were among the star-studded guests at the Juneteenth celebration.
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Nevada Has Now Recognized Juneteenth As A State Holiday
Nevada joins other states, like New York and Washington, to elevate Juneteenth.
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Cheat Sheet: What is Juneteenth?
Before Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021, most Americans had no idea about its history and its profound significance.
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Cheat Sheet: 5 Things You Must Know About Juneteenth
June 19th is the day we honor the freedom of those who were enslaved in the Confederacy.
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Juneteenth 2023: Films To Help You Celebrate Black Liberation
From Black Panther, to Hidden Figures, to Selma, these are the movies that remind us of the true strength and resilience of Black people.
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Rakim on the Evolution of Hip-Hop, Appreciating Next Wave of MCs
The legendary MC spoke to The Root about his partnership with Sprite and honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.
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WTF: South Carolina City Uses White Models to Promote Juneteenth Celebrations
The executive director of the celebrations, who is Black, has apologized for the presence of “non-Black faces”.
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Best Rappers Over 40 in the Hip-Hop Game
Although rappers like Nas, Black Thought and Pusha T are OGs in the game, they’re still putting out some of the best music of their career.