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Kendrick Sampson talks about how ‘Miss Juneteenth’ is a story of black liberation
Kendrick Sampson discusses the nuances of his role as Ronnie in the film "Miss Juneteenth," as well as the importance of black stories being told by black creatives. Read more...More about Entertainment, Film, Mashable Video, Insecure, and Juneteenth
juneteenth - Mashable12:12pm PDT - June 24th, 2020
Slavery as a punishment for crimes is still legal in Ohio
Over 150 years ago, the federal government put an end to practically all forms of slavery, but the 13th Amendment allowed an exception -- slavery as a punishment for crimes.
juneteenth - CNN9:29am PDT - June 24th, 2020
HBO makes 'Random Acts of Flyness' sketch show free on YouTube
Are you stuck at home (ha) looking for something else to watch? Terence Nance and HBO have got you covered. Starting on Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth – and running until Friday, June 26, anyone with access to a web browser and YouTube will be able to check out…
juneteenth - Mashable10:54am PDT - June 20th, 2020
D.C. Protesters Topple Statue of Confederate General and Set It on Fire
D.C. protesters toppled the only statue of a Confederate general in the nation's capital and set it on fire on Juneteenth.
juneteenth - Time7:22am PDT - June 20th, 2020
Black Lives Matter protesters toppled and burned the capital's only Confederate statue amid Juneteenth celebrations
- Black Lives Matters protesters pulled down and burned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, D.C, during Juneteenth celebrations.
- The protesters used ropes and chains to pull down the statue, chanting "Black Lives Matt…
juneteenth - Business Insider
3:52am PDT - June 20th, 2020
Teen shot to death at Juneteenth celebration, police trying to identify suspect
A teen was shot to death at a Juneteenth celebration in Aurora, Colorado.
juneteenth - ABC News12:50am PDT - June 20th, 2020
After racially divisive tweets, Trump is quiet on Juneteenth he says he made 'famous'
Trump recognizes Juneteenth with presidential statement hours after racist tweets. A presidential statement was overshadowed by late-night tweets considered racist.
juneteenth - ABC News3:37pm PDT - June 19th, 2020
Snapchat removes Juneteenth filter that prompted users to smile to break chains
Snapchat apologized for its insensitive Juneteenth filter that asked users to smile to break chains and removed it from the platform on Friday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Celebrated on June 19, it marks the day Major Gen…
juneteenth - Mashable11:14am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Tesla informs employees on Juneteenth that they can take off holiday unpaid
Just before 8 a.m. PT Friday, Tesla’s head of human resources sent an email telling employees they could take the day off to observe Juneteenth, the June 19 holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Moments later, HR head Valerie Work…
juneteenth - TechCrunch10:24am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Snapchat removed its Juneteenth filter asking users to 'smile' to break chains
- Snapchat removed its Juneteenth filter on Friday after critics said it was tone-deaf, per CNBC.
- The filter asked users to smile, after which chains appeared and then broke.
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Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in t…
juneteenth - Business Insider
9:46am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Snapchat releases and then deletes its latest insensitive filter
Snapchat has a history of creating insensitive, and sometimes downright racist, content. Today, users were presented with a filter to “celebrate” Juneteenth -- a remembrance of slaves being informed they were free years after the Emancipation Proclamation was…
juneteenth - Engadget9:45am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Skip The Help. Celebrate Juneteenth by watching a few of these 25 films.
Black representation in Hollywood has come a long way. We've still got a long way to go.
juneteenth - Ars Technica9:35am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Calls increase to make Juneteenth a national holiday
Juneteenth 2020 has a different momentum since it began over 100 years ago. The black lives matter movement and the coronavirus pandemic have added to a historic day for blacks nationwide.
juneteenth - Fox News9:22am PDT - June 19th, 2020
NHL launches Committing to Change website
To commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, the NHL on Friday launched Committing to Change.
juneteenth - NHL News9:20am PDT - June 19th, 2020
AOC: Celebrate Juneteenth by Enacting Commission to Study Reparations
AOC said we should celebrate Juneteenth by enacting legislation forming a commission to study proposals for issuing reparations.
juneteenth - Breitbart News9:20am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Here Are All Of The New Movies Coming Out This Weekend
Miss Juneteenth, Babyteeth, and Dads — a little something for everyone.
juneteenth - Buzzfeed8:52am PDT - June 19th, 2020
New York City declares Juneteenth official holiday
It comes as millions of Americans plan to celebrate the holiday commemorating the end of US slavery.
juneteenth - BBC News8:51am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Bandcamp is donating its share of sales to the NAACP for Juneteenth
The last several months have been full of corporate lip service, as companies have attempted to tailor responses to pressing issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and questions of social justice. Bandcamp, on the other hand, has presented some solid examples of h…
juneteenth - TechCrunch8:46am PDT - June 19th, 2020
CHOP Hosts Black-only Event in Park for Juneteenth; White 'Allies' Asked for Security, Money
The radical enclave in Seattle known as CHOP will apparently feature a Juneteenth celebration that will be restricted to black people.
juneteenth - Breitbart News8:40am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Army veteran and congressional candidate: Proposal to make Juneteenth federal holiday 'a step in the right ...
For Texas Republican congressional candidate and U.S. Army veteran Wesley Hunt, Juneteenth is about American tradition, struggle and progress.
juneteenth - Fox News8:37am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Trump Threatens Protesters Ahead Of Oklahoma Rally
The president's latest violent threat toward demonstrators comes on Juneteenth, which anti-racism protesters plan to mark with peaceful marches.
juneteenth - The Huffington Post8:22am PDT - June 19th, 2020
On Juneteenth, Tulsa Prepares for Unrest as Protesters March Nationwide
Tulsa expects up to 100,000 to arrive in the city as Trump supporters gather ahead of rally and Juneteenth demonstrators protest police killings
juneteenth - The Wall Street Journal8:16am PDT - June 19th, 2020
What It Means To Be Black And Free In America Today
Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery. It also highlights the many ways freedom has failed Black Americans
juneteenth - MTV News7:56am PDT - June 19th, 2020
On this Juneteenth, many Americans celebrate for the first time
With numerous companies choosing to make Juneteenth a paid holiday this year, many Americans will reflect the occasion for the first time.
juneteenth - Fortune7:33am PDT - June 19th, 2020
Calls intensify in Congress to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
In the wake of the nationwide outcry after the killing of George Floyd, bipartisan calls have amplified to name Juneteenth a national holiday.
juneteenth - ABC News7:28am PDT - June 19th, 2020
RT @bgarlinghouse: Recognizing and celebrating #Juneteenth today. It’s striking how many of us weren’t taught about this historic day growi…
苏州 (@d_gonny)4:08pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @BeetlejuiceBway: We're saving the puns and jokes for another day-o, today is all about recognizing Juneteenth. https://t.co/fFfdDJRUrA
favorite accomplice @ (@masqueradetea)3:59pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
Insanely Racist Rich Couple CAUGHT Throwing 'Juneteenth Party' And Th... https://t.co/YqAkt3lqd6 via @YouTube
Fuck Putin (@FuckTrump61)3:55pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @MichelleRM68: FACT: When Kamala was the DA in SF she intentionally hid exculpatory evidence to keep Black men in prison for the cheap l…
Barbara Barnett (@Barbara65213011)3:45pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @MissRisdemeanor: Today is Juneteenth Day, and Milwaukee celebrates the day with a variety of events and festivals on Monday, June 19. T…
Estelle (@Estelle__4297)3:35pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @IUICHawaii: The #SundayDrop is every Sunday at 2pm, HST! Tune in TODAY to the only place in Hawaii that’s dedicated to rebuilding the B…
House of Yel (@HouseofYel)3:27pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @KeySolutionsFor: Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth https://t.co/YWbIVQMGAX
Dr. Anne 'Muyiwa #JusticeforOmolola #EndWidowAbuse (@AnneMuyiwa)3:26pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
How is gay pride 2 months. Wasnt it june? + they put juneteenth and gay month the same time. Crazy
E (@shiestySep)3:07pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
Yo ni gga i wanna go jewelry shopping with ya ll on Juneteenth !!!! https://t.co/PXKnMjLyrs
Black Irish (@fire_t4)3:03pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @stillgray: Teens loot a McDonald’s in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. Why is this tolerated? https://t.co/Zw4g5RmySh
Jai (@Jai12041205)2:52pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @sistersofwatts: Happy Juneteenth, Happy Juneteenth @AttorneyCrump @RepMaxineWaters https://t.co/urwpnPedng
Orishanla Akumi (@Reecebey)2:43pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
Check out this recap video from The @GoldmanSachs #Juneteenth Business Fair. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you! https://t.co/ZotZJWNTeh https://t.co/gvaDa3oWsL
Smokey John's BBQ (@SmokeyJohnsBBQ)2:34pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
The Church of Truth - Juneteenth 2022
The Church of Truth (@realchurchtruth)4:57am PDT - July 16th, 2023
How To Watch The Blackening At Home: The Blackening premiered on Juneteenth in theaters and is set to be available at home in the near future. https://t.co/mooJmz3Eil
Artos (@osiparto)4:55am PDT - July 16th, 2023
Celebrate Juneteenth in DC, Maryland and Virginia with festivals, exhibits and Emancipation Proclamation display #post @nbcwashington https://t.co/1rJY182DVf
Jessica L Hunt (@Jessica_L_Hunt)4:52am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @FeeRedfern: @carl_jurassic @CartlandDavid [co-patent assignee] Zynga Board When? 2020 Juneteenth $25M invest Why? educational & chari…
Fee4GrannyFlynn (@FeeRedfern)4:38am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @AuxGod_: Happy #Juneteenth! Here’s Footage of Juneteenth parades from 1979-1991 https://t.co/nbB50bRjir
Akkadian718 (@akkadian718)4:33am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @groove_sdc: Charlie Kirk thinks Juneteenth and the Fourth of July is just like the plot of Barbershop 2 and Juneteenth is Nappy Cutz br…
Rugged Amethyst #TexasBorn #CaliBred (@groove_sdc)4:13am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @ProudPatriotSSG: I don't need a Juneteenth. It's another day to focus on our physical differences when we are all made in His image.…
Lim_Klintz (@LIMKLINTZ_100K)3:16am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @bellinissima: Twitter is open 24/7 365 And a great way to celebrate Juneteenth is to pay Black content creators for their labor. Tinu…
Solidarity w/ Ayiti (@wiseoldchild)3:08am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @Reighangillam: "El Nacimiento de los Negros, ..."Birth of the Blacks," is home to... Afro-Indigenous families that trace their roots ba…
RisaはCOOL!!!!! (@my19670824)2:41am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @islandtyme22: Chairman Fred Hampton portrait at the Juneteenth Legacy Project Gallery in Galveston, TX https://t.co/Gw7SQPGrCY
Tago Jones (@TagoJones)2:37am PDT - July 16th, 2023
That’s what they do & y’all let them take Juneteenth as well. https://t.co/3K927Zbks4
Ki✨ (@hermosagotti)2:13am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @SpeakerPelosi: Ahead of tomorrow’s #Juneteenth observances, the portraits of four previous Speakers who served in the Confederacy have…
Sagittarus Twentyseven (@SagittarusTwen1)2:08am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @brainpicker: The story of entomologist Charles Henry Turner who, without access to a lab, without university support, revolutionized ou…
sentient gloomberg @TironStefan@mastodon.social (@TironStefan)1:59am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @Tinu: Thank you so much for your help so far & anything else you can do. https://t.co/oylgQUfWNn https://t.co/iooZBd1j0k https://t.…
monique d'hooghe ♿ (they, she) (@moniquedhooghe)1:12am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @_mattgriffith: Celebrating the day with some shopping and a movie. The first thing a non-Black person says to me today: “You work here,…
Bronwen Beyonce (@Bronwen_3578)1:07am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @ChildCareAware: Black children demonstrate daily their brilliance, joy, inquisitiveness and magic. Join our 6/29 webinar to understand…
Mellina Donald (@mellina_donald)1:05am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @HenryLouisGates: "As Juneteenth Goes National, We Must Preserve the Local" Read Here: https://t.co/7otH4eNC7z
lumberqueue (@lumberqueue)1:02am PDT - July 16th, 2023
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seven (@biggergez)12:50am PDT - July 16th, 2023
I think Bastille Days might have been the loser for the weekend, I haven't seen any pictures of anyone there...Garfield Day was on tilt though. It's strange how it's just up the street from Juneteenth, but it's a totally different vibe.
DJ Contact (@semiautomatic_C)12:37am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @generikx1: I love times like Juneteenth and Pride on social media. The bigots just come waving their giant red flags and it's so easy t…
Christina Bailey (@Christina_6526)12:05am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @trishg1: The Right to Read Watch this documentary about fighting for the right to read on Juneteenth. Register here. https://t.co/SdiV…
chloe (@ChloeLeidy24)12:03am PDT - July 16th, 2023
Junteenth Official Flag t-shirt sz small Black by biggergez #juneteenth #buyBlack #blackbusiness #officialFlag #tshirts #business #ReparationsNow https://t.co/NytZAxdW0W
seven (@biggergez)12:01am PDT - July 16th, 2023
RT @colorfestivaI: happy #Juneteenth2023 #juneteenth :) im noir and im a nb black artist. my kofi is https://t.co/HWH3TODacZ and my c@sh@pp…
Gore (@Gore_Jus_)11:56pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @tim_cook: On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom achieved, remember freedom denied, and reflect on how far we still have to go to build a…
Justin Downey (@_justindowney)11:18pm PDT - July 15th, 2023
RT @Reaganwashere_: It’s pride and Juneteenth and I gotta take my fruity ass to work today? Evil
Blanche Macey ♥ (@Blanche_Macey25)12:30pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @gretchenwhitmer: I’m proud to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan. Juneteenth is a moment of celebration and reflection, but it…
Lisa Karakaya (@jejeune03)12:28pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
Great work from the @NLCP_Lawndale community! https://t.co/ar55alpHvJ
IL Charter Schools (@ILCharters)12:27pm PDT - July 13th, 2023
RT @GovWhitmer: June 19th will forever be known as Juneteenth in Michigan, and I encourage every Michigander to reflect on our history and…
Charlevoix Dems (@CharlevoixDems)12:26pm PDT - July 13th, 2023