June is a month of freedom. While the 80th celebration of D-Day has recalled the Allied troops making history on the shores of Normandy, this coming Wednesday will honor the day when more than 250,000 enslaved black people in Texas were officially freed by executive decree in 1865. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will … [Read more...] about Dallas Holocaust And Human Rights Museum Celebrates Juneteenth With Free Admission and Activities
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JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
A woman with determination can shake things up. Whether it was Nellie Bly's shining a light on the treatment of the mentally ill in the late 1800s, or former first lady Betty Ford's bringing to light the issues of alcohol addiction and breast cancer, women throughout the ages have left their traditional roles to take on causes in need of attention. And so it also was when … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Bank Of America Provides $1M For The National Juneteenth Museum’s Becoming Reality
A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings
Since Juneteenth is today, the federal holiday will be observed by government offices and businesses on Monday. For stockholders that means a three-day time off from a rough past week of ups and mostly downs. For those with banking transactions, they’ll be available online but brick-and-mortar will be closed for the day. And while federal services (i.e., post offices, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Juneteenth Holiday Closures And Openings
Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
In addition to Sunday, June 19, being Father’s Day, it’s also going to be Juneteenth. So, the Dallas Arboretum will provide loads of activities and special offerings to celebrate the two occasions ranging from things to do to things to sit back and enjoy starting Saturday, June 18, to Monday, June 20. It’s going to be such a festive occasion that even the Dallas Blooms … [Read more...] about Arboretum Celebrates Father’s Day And Juneteenth With Three Days Of Activities For All
Walking 2 Destiny Celebrates Juneteenth And Honors Rev. Dr. Larry McGriff
As part of the Juneteenth celebration this past Saturday, the Memnosyne Foundation held its Walking 2 Destiny Festival for more than 300 youngsters (five to 18) and their families at the Lifeway Church.Built upon last year's celebration,this year's event was dedicated to the late Bishop Dr. Larry McGriff of the Church of the Living God, who died earlier this year from an … [Read more...] about Walking 2 Destiny Celebrates Juneteenth And Honors Rev. Dr. Larry McGriff