The United States Constitution states that all men are granted inalienable rights by their creator, and thus have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It goes without saying that slavery, by its very definition, infringed upon every one of those rights, which is why Abraham Lincoln …
Read More »Illinois city goes forward with Juneteenth and LGBTQ parades, festivities after canceling in-person July 4 events over Covid-19
The city celebrated Juneteenth, the new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, on Saturday, holding a parade and a community gathering that featured live performances, art displays and food vendors. The partying will resume next Saturday, when Evanston hosts its annual Pride celebration, including a car …
Read More »Despite opposition from Republican voters, Juneteenth platitudes pour in from all sides
After a unanimous vote in the Senate and a 415-14 vote in the House, President Joe Biden officially recognized June 19 – ‘Juneteenth’ – as a federal holiday on Thursday. Once a regional celebration unique to Texas, the date has been recognized in some capacity by 46 states since the …
Read More »New Jersey governor signs legislation to mark Juneteenth that bars landlords from requesting tenants’ criminal history
“Today, I am proud to sign the Fair Chance in Housing Act into law and work to level what has been for too long an uneven playing field when it comes to access to housing,” the Democratic governor said in a statement on Friday, calling the bill “nation-leading legislation.” The …
Read More »‘Juneteenth is soooo lame’: Candace Owens hammered for criticizing America’s newest holiday
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Thursday to make June 19 (‘Juneteenth’) a federal holiday, proclaiming that “all Americans can feel the power of this day.” A day earlier, the bill passed the House of Representatives after a 415-14 vote, with only 14 Republicans voting against commemorating the day the …
Read More »As US declares Juneteenth new slavery-ending holiday, Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by SLAVES in Africa
On Thursday afternoon, Biden signed a law establishing “Juneteenth National Independence Day” as a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Its date, June 19, refers to the day when African-Americans in Galveston, Texas were informed slavery was over in 1865. It was adopted unanimously in the Senate and with …
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