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Orlando community learns, celebrates Juneteenth traditions
Read full article: Orlando community learns, celebrates Juneteenth traditionsIt’s a day of celebration and a time to honor history. “I’ve always told my kids about Juneteenth. Now I’m happy that more awareness of Juneteenth is going on,” said April Smith.
‘It’s about supporting us:’ Here’s how Central Floridians can celebrate Juneteenth
Read full article: ‘It’s about supporting us:’ Here’s how Central Floridians can celebrate JuneteenthThere are several events planned across Central Florida this weekend to commemorate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States.
Central Florida events to honor Juneteenth
Read full article: Central Florida events to honor JuneteenthThe Black Wall Street Juneteenth block party is one of several weekend celebrations to honor the holiday. The event was named in remembrance of the victims of the 1921 Tulsa riots massacre where white mobs burned down an affluent black neighborhood.
Celebrating Juneteenth across Central Florida
Read full article: Celebrating Juneteenth across Central FloridaThe Black Wall Street Juneteenth block party is one of several weekend celebrations to honor the holiday. The event was named in remembrance of the victims of the 1921 Tulsa riots massacre where white mobs burned down an affluent black neighborhood.
Real Talk, Real Solutions: Retired colonel talks decades-long civil rights fight in Florida
Read full article: Real Talk, Real Solutions: Retired colonel talks decades-long civil rights fight in FloridaRetired U.S. Air Force Col. Herman Cole has led a life of service that brought him here to Central Florida
Black Friday Orlando scavenger hunt to mark start of Juneteenth 407 Weekend
Read full article: Black Friday Orlando scavenger hunt to mark start of Juneteenth 407 WeekendJuneteenth 407 Weekend celebrates the holiday and is set to begin its celebration with a citywide scavenger hunt to support Central Florida Black-owned businesses.
Orange County mayor celebrates Juneteenth, signs proclamation
Read full article: Orange County mayor celebrates Juneteenth, signs proclamationOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings hosted a celebration Thursday evening for the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, which seeks to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Orlando Juneteenth festival pays tribute to past, highlights promising future for Black businesses
Read full article: Orlando Juneteenth festival pays tribute to past, highlights promising future for Black businessesThe Black Wall Street Festival isn’t new to Wall Street in downtown Orlando, but it’s the first year it’s being held as a nationally recognized holiday.
In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to you
Read full article: In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to youJuneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
President Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Read full article: President Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holidayPresident Joe Biden has signed legislation Thursday establishing a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, saying he believes it will go down as one of the greatest honors he has as president.
Will Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Senate unanimously passes a bill, bringing it one step closer
Read full article: Will Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Senate unanimously passes a bill, bringing it one step closerIt’s an occasion that’s recognized in most states and the District of Columbia, but it’s not as of yet a federal holiday.
Orlando Black business owners hope to inspire minority youth
Read full article: Orlando Black business owners hope to inspire minority youthAs Orlando observes Juneteenth city leaders are working to empower Black-business owners by hosting a week’s worth of events and business owners say they hope more exposure will inspire others.