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Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality

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The City of Athens celebrates 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival

With a large turnout and a lot of enthusiasm, it's clear that Juneteenth is important to the people of Athens, Alabama and beyond.
Juneteenth

Juneteenth 2022: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Nation World

Queen Elizabeth to miss Platinum Jubilee church service after experiencing 'discomfort'

Britain is marking the monarch’s 70 years on the throne with four days of events. But the Queen won't be at one of Friday's big events.
Ukraine

Russia celebrates Victory Day for WWII while facing heavy losses in Ukraine

Analysts believe Russia was hoping to have at least one major victory in Ukraine to show on Victory Day, which celebrates the end of WWII.
Nation World

Israel halts for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed

The country came to a standstill for two minutes as people parked their cars, stopped walking and bowed their heads in solemn remembrance.
Oscars

Oscars reveals Will Smith's punishment for slapping Chris Rock

The academy’s board of governors met Friday to discuss how to respond to Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars.
Oscars

READ: Open letter from the Academy on Will Smith's punishment

The Academy's letter detailing Will Smith's Oscars ban also acknowledged the organization "did not adequately address the situation in the room" after the slap.
Nation World

Total solar eclipse to stretch from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024

The U.S. is just two years away from the next total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical phenomenon where the moon completely blocks the sun.
Grammys

PHOTOS: Grammy Awards 2022

Despite some boycotts from artists, the Grammys hopes to dazzle audiences with its first ceremony held in Las Vegas.
Oscars

Will Smith resigns from the motion picture academy. What is it?

Here is a brief history of the motion picture academy, which Will Smith announced he was resigning from Friday.
Oscars

Oscars producer breaks silence on what happened after Will Smith slap

Oscars producer Will Packer said Thursday that Los Angeles police officers were ready to arrest Will Smith after the slap seen on international television.

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Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality

The City of Athens celebrates 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival

Juneteenth 2022: The history, importance and how to celebrate

Queen Elizabeth to miss Platinum Jubilee church service after experiencing 'discomfort'

Russia celebrates Victory Day for WWII while facing heavy losses in Ukraine

Israel halts for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed

Oscars reveals Will Smith's punishment for slapping Chris Rock

READ: Open letter from the Academy on Will Smith's punishment

Total solar eclipse to stretch from Texas to Maine on April 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Grammy Awards 2022

Will Smith resigns from the motion picture academy. What is it?

Oscars producer breaks silence on what happened after Will Smith slap

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