Black Independence Day, otherwise known as Juneteenth, represents freedom in many ways.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas.

According to the official website, Juneteenth “is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.”  A lot of people would take this time to hang out or relax with friends and family.  But why not take this day to educate yourself or learn more about how far we’ve come […]

What was born out of emancipation in Texas has become a global celebration of Black freedom.

While gathering, organizing and/or protesting has historically the way folks would come together in celebration, with the current global pandemic it is suggested to pivot the plan. Here are some ways you can take action.

Bring out the piano keys as John Legend and Alicia Keys are helping celebrate our freedom.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3209618909051872&set=a.254852727861853&type=3&theater   Juneteenth (June 19th) is celebrated as the day the entire United State Emancipated slaves.  Normally, Google will present holidays Doodle on their homepage.  Well, on Juneteenth, no graphic was shown so artist, Davian Chester decided to create one for them. Since then, he announced on his FB page that he was offered a […]

Juneteenth, the historic holiday commemorating the Southern Black slaves’ emancipation, is upon us.

2 years after Abraham Lincoln declared slavery was over 3.1 million slaves in the confederate states celebrated.

Need a quick tutorial on why we celebrate Juneteenth? Here you go! https://twitter.com/FredTJoseph/status/1009064359161745410 Catch Maurette on the all new “Sound of Praise with Maurette Brown Clark” show weekdays 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and make sure you follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @SOPmaurette! Think you missed something? Click HERE to see more from “Sound […]