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Sign with black fist that reads "Juneteenth Make it a National Holiday

Who Stands to Profit from Juneteenth? [VIDEO]

Shani Saxon Jun 17, 2021 2:33PM ET

While some see federal holiday recognition as a crucial economic opportunity for the Black community, Reverend Eboni Marshall Turman Ph.D. affirms that Black freedom should never be for sale.

Activist, Ms. Opal Lee wearing a gold and purple dress with a matching purple head wrap

The Grandmother of Juneteenth on What the Holiday Means to Her

Activist, Ms. Opal Lee, talks to Colorlines about the significance of Juneteenth and why its history should never be forgotten.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jun 17, 2021 10:39AM ET

Vice President Harris Meets With Members Of Texas Legislature

Texas Lawmakers Meet with VP Harris and Congressional Democrats to Push Voting Rights Legislation

The sweeping For the People Act is currently stalled in the Senate.

Shani Saxon Jun 17, 2021 10:26AM ET

How Google Search Can Serve Up Racist Results

Dr. Safiya Noble, a UCLA associate professor and author, explores the dangers of handing over too much of our knowledge discovery to Big Tech platforms.

Joshua Adams Jun 11, 2021 3:09PM ET

A painted mural of Breonna Taylor surrounded by flowers on a grassy lawn.

Justice May Be Served for Breonna Taylor Protester Struck by Louisville Police Officer

Charges against the officer carry a penalty of prison time.

Shani Saxon Jun 11, 2021 2:32PM ET

A prisoner's hands inside a punishment cell wing at Angola prison. The Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola, is nicknamed the "Alcatraz of the South" and "The Farm".

Will Black and Brown People Ever Escape DOJ Inequalities?

A Vera Institute rep discusses how the Biden Administration can ensure criminal justice reform.

Shani Saxon Jun 9, 2021 12:53PM ET

Author Clint Smith and the cover of his book, "How the Word is Passed"

We Need a Reckoning: Clint Smith on Slavery and the Truth About America’s History

In this exclusive Q&A, Smith discusses his nuanced feelings on the importance of visiting plantations, and how he managed his mental health amid his research.

Joshua Adams Jun 7, 2021 11:00AM ET