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Community

Free House Music Party and 58th Birthday Bash for Pastor Hunter in Love, Peace and Harmony

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The musical festival is being presented by the Grace At Jerusalem C.D.C. Hugs Ministry and the Hospitality Ministry and R&B Justice.
Community

South Suburban College Announces Juneteenth Event

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It will be an opportunity to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth, while also exploring how we can promote civility in our daily lives and communities. #juneteenth
Community

Walmart Presents Inaugural Spark Awards to Highlight Black Excellence

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Walmart is recognizing four outstanding African Americans for excellence in their respective fields and contributions to their communities. #walmartsparkawards

Dr. Cornel Darden Jr. Resigns as Chamber President

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The event coupled the Juneteenth and Father’s Day holidays with awards given to many local business owners, elected officials, community leaders, and exemplary fathers. #southlandblackchamber
National

Op-Ed: Juneteenth, as American as Sweet Potato Pie!

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In the last few years there has been increased conversation about the celebration of one of America’s oldest unofficial holidays: Juneteenth.
Politics

Illinois Recognizes Juneteenth as State Holiday

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Illinois Recognizes Juneteenth as State Holiday (Springfield, IL) - Illinois continues to lead the nation when it comes to tackling structural racism as legislation declaring June 19, Juneteenth, an official state holiday was signed into law. 
Politics

Illinois Senate Black Caucus Celebrates the signing of Juneteenth law

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On June 19, 1865, two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of slavery and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Today, over 150 years later, Illinois now declares June 19 a state holiday to recognize Juneteenth National Freedom Day.

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