1 hour ago Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount  The Seattle Times

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2 h. ago How Black conservative leaders aim to build the next generation in Washington

The Black Conservative Federation is launching a two-day summit in Washington, D.C., next month aimed at uniting and elevating Black conservatives.

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4 h. ago Michael Eric Dyson: Trump 'Singularly Focused on Eradicating Every Trace of Black History’

Vanderbilt University professor Michael Eric Dyson said Thursday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that President Donald Trump “is singularly focused on eradicating every trace of black history in America.” Discussing Juneteenth, Dyson said, “Well, as you’ve already indicated, there’s a bit of disconsolation of The post Michael Eric Dyson: Trump ‘Singularly Focused on Eradicating Every Trace of Black History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Oregon House hosts live drag performance to open session in honor of Pride Month

The Oregon House of Representatives’ session began on Wednesday with two Black drag queen performers lip-synching to songs by Aretha Franklin and Beyonce.

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7 h. ago Maryland Gov. Moore issues cannabis pardons, announces homeownership program

Maryland Gov. Moore issues cannabis pardons, announces homeownership program  NBC4 Washington

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8 h. ago Surprise Prospects Rising Through Rankings in San Francisco Giants Farm System

Surprise Prospects Rising Through Rankings in San Francisco Giants Farm System  Sports Illustrated

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8 h. ago New exhibit portrays Black Alabama families after emancipation

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to museum director Ebony Howard about a new exhibit in Harpersville, Ala., that explores the lives of several Black families after emancipation.

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8 h. ago Plane was flying too low during descent in crash that killed rock musician and music exec, NTSB finds

Investigation into San Diego plane crash that killed The Devil Wears Prada drummer revealed challenges with runway lights and weather conditions.

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10 h. ago Morgan State's Gabrielle Carter reflects on her run as Miss Black United States

Morgan State's Gabrielle Carter reflects on her run as Miss Black United States  WMAR 2 News Baltimore

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11 h. ago Secret cellar unearthed beneath America's oldest Black schoolhouse reveals artifacts

Secret cellar found at Williamsburg Bray School, America's oldest Black schoolhouse, contains artifacts including ceramics, jewelry, and slate pencils.

Society

13 h. ago On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

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13 h. ago In Appalachia, a Father Got Black Lung. Then His Son Did, Too.

Once nearly eradicated, the “old man’s disease” is back and suffocating younger miners than before. Federal cuts risk putting a solution further out of reach.

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15 h. ago 1 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes in Beverly, officials say

Federal aviation officials said two people were on the plane when it crashed Thursday near Beverly Regional Airport. The post 1 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes in Beverly, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago Five Immediate Questions About the Surprise Sale of the Lakers

Five Immediate Questions About the Surprise Sale of the Lakers  The Ringer

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16 h. ago Disney World Sees Noticeably Low June Attendance: 'Slowest Junes on Record in the Past Decade'

Disney World has seen noticeably low attendance in June, with visitor numbers down and lack of crowds during usually high traffic times.  The post Disney World Sees Noticeably Low June Attendance: ‘Slowest Junes on Record in the Past Decade’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 h. ago ‘A black mark on the dept.’: Gee and Ursula rip Seattle Fire’s fake COVID

‘A black mark on the dept.’: Gee and Ursula rip Seattle Fire’s fake COVID-19 vaccine card allegations  MyNorthwest.com

Events

17 h. ago Washington celebrates Juneteenth marking emancipation, Black perseverance

Washington celebrates Juneteenth marking emancipation, Black perseverance  The Olympian

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17 h. ago Whoopi Goldberg rebuked by Iranian dissidents for comparing life in the US to Iran

Whoopi Goldberg faces backlash from Iranian-Americans after comparing Black American experiences to life under Iran's theocratic regime during heated exchange on 'The View.'

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18 h. ago Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov takes Stanley Cup on 5 am neighborhood tour, GM reveals

After the Florida Panthers won their second Stanley Cup in a row with a 5-1 victory over the Oilers, captain Aleksander Barkov took the trophy home and surprised neighbors early morning.

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19 h. ago Hunting Association Refused to Obey Lithuanian Government Order to Shoot Bear

The Lithuanian Association of Hunters believes there are only five to 10 bears in the Baltic nation and refused to shoot the young female. The post Hunting Association Refused to Obey Lithuanian Government Order to Shoot Bear appeared first on Breitbart.

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