Juneteenth

Wide shot of large group of casually dressed Black people at a barbecue in a grassy field.
Shani Saxon  Jun 19, 2019 4:42PM EDT

Advocacy Groups On the Importance of Celebrating Juneteenth

“The relative obscurity of Juneteenth in our national dialogue serves as a reminder that White supremacy is still entrenched in how Americans understand our history—and its impact on the present.”
A White man brands an enslaved African woman
Akiba Solomon  Jun 19, 2019 12:48PM EDT

Even More on Reparations: Watch This Forum Featuring Leading Activists, Live

The ACLU-sponsored gathering includes Dr. Ron Daniels, convener of National African American Reparations Commission, Kamm Howard, a co-chairperson of NCOBRA, Danny Glover and more. 
Sheila Jackson Lee. Black woman with goddess braid crown in yelow jacket with black and white details sits behind a microphone.
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 19, 2019 12:03PM EDT

LIVESTREAM: House Hearing on Reparations

The House Committee on the Judiciary hears testimony on the path to restorative justice for Black people in America.
Black woman with black and brown afro in blue dress with blue jewelery in front of golden wall with black text
Sameer Rao  Jun 19, 2018 4:56PM EDT

LISTEN: Celebrate Juneteenth With Jenifer Lewis

On the 153rd anniversary of Juneteenth, the “Black-ish” actress discusses the importance of learning the full scope of American history.
Black-and-white photo of Black women and men in formal clothing and standing in front of trees and grass
Sameer Rao  Jun 19, 2017 12:09PM EDT

Celebrating Juneteenth with Remembrance and Resistance

How will you commemorate—and further—Black liberation?
Text reads: "40 acres. 40 cities. 1 day."
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 16, 2017 9:00AM EDT

The Movement For Black Lives to Reclaim Black Spaces This Juneteenth

“From vacant lots to empty school buildings, Black people across the country will take back land that should be used for the good of the people.”
Sameer Rao  Jun 19, 2015 5:35PM EDT

VIDEO: Big Sean Takes on Police Brutality and Violence in New Video

The rapper’s moving video for “One Man Can Change The World” is right on time.