The Importance of Juneteenth - the Newest Federal Holiday
In 2021, Juneteenth became the latest federal holiday in the US — the first to be approved since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983.
June 19, 2023
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The Significance of Juneteenth
On this date in 1865, the news of slavery's end came to the last state practicing it. It's become a day to celebrate and reflect on African-American history.
June 19, 2020
The Advocate's CEO Reflects on the Profound Significance of Juneteenth
"Today, let us reflect on our actions, our efforts, and our impact," says Mark Berryhill.
June 19, 2023
Why Juneteenth, Now a Federal Holiday, Is So Significant
June 19, 1865, marked the end of slavery in the U.S., and recognition of the date is spreading.
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June 19, 2022
Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important
First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.
June 18, 2024
On Juneteenth, Think About Black Americans
It's to be a celebration of emancipation, but the problems and pain if you're Black -- and queer -- still exist in Tulsa and elsewhere.
June 19, 2022
Judy Shepard, Nancy Pelosi, and queer scientist Jane Rigby among Medal of Freedom honorees
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
May 3, 2024
Poet Jericho Brown: This Country Doesn't See Black People as Human
The out poet says this nation has long seen certain groups as sub-human.
June 19, 2020
This Juneteenth and Pride Month, let's reflect on the intertwined struggles for freedom and equality
A reflection on the vibrant energy of June with Juneteenth and Pride Month, honoring the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. How can we continue to fight for freedom and equality, standing in solidarity with all who seek to live authentically and without fear?
June 19, 2024
The Pride of Juneteenth
"Today is an embodiment of the principle that none of us are free until we all are free," writes NCLR's Imani Rupert-Gordon.
June 19, 2024
For These Lesbian Moms, Marriage Rights Didn't Cure Racism, Homophobia
The difficult job of raising Black boys as a same-sex couple persists even as LGBTQ+ rights advance.
June 26, 2020
Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'
When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.
July 26, 2024
LGBTQ+ Film Festival Frameline Announces Lineup for its 47th Year
This year's festival will host special guests Taylor Mac, Alaska, and Sofia Coppola.
May 18, 2023