By Karen Stokes On Juneteenth, the Biden-Harris Administration was proud to celebrate and honor Black history as they remain deeply committed to always uplifting and protecting it. Although … [Read more...]
County Executive David Crowley Unveils Milwaukee County’s First Juneteenth Bus
MILWAUKEE – On June 18th,, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, alongside partners representing the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and TRUE Skool, unveiled the County’s first-ever … [Read more...]
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Juneteenth: Environmental Justice
By David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive In 2016, 89-year-old Opal Lee set out to walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington D.C. as part of her campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Juneteenth: Milwaukeeans Share What it Means to Them
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
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Freedom Isn’t Free: Reflections on Juneteenth
By LaKeshia N. Myers Juneteenth is a wonderful celebration; a time to remember our ancestors’ plight for freedom. A time to reflect on the costs of the freedoms we enjoy today. A … [Read more...]
This Juneteenth, Biden & Harris Salute the Heart and Soul of America
The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to have made Juneteenth a Federal Holiday - honoring the contributions and sacrifices Black Americans have made for our nation. joebiden.com … [Read more...]
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Celebrating Juneteenth
On June 19th, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that the more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans in the last state under Confederate control were finally free– officially … [Read more...]
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My Juneteenth Experience
By Karen Stokes One of my favorite memories from my childhood in Milwaukee was attending the Juneteenth Day celebration with my cousins, when our cousins came up from Mississippi, adding to the fun … [Read more...]
Children’s Wisconsin Joins With Our Colleagues, Neighbors and Friends in Celebrating Black Freedom
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Please Join Rep. Gwen Moore in Commemorating Juneteenth Day
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