Headlines Thursday, June 20 Non-sanctuary resolution, U.S. Attorney controversy, LGBT Center of Central PA, Moon Dancer Winery, Sen. Bob Casey. By One United Lancaster - June 20, 2024
Community Crowd celebrates Juneteenth flag-raising at City Hall (photos) “It’s good that we are standing here as one today.” By Tim Stuhldreher - June 19, 2024
Nonprofits Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition announces it is disbanding In a joint statement Wednesday, four local LGBTQ+ groups said they are ready to serve in the coalition’s stead. By Tim Stuhldreher - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: Reflections on education, history and memory Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. By One United Lancaster - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: The cultural significance of the holiday (opinion) “It is not merely a date on the calendar but a reminder of our resilience, heritage, and the long journey toward freedom and equality.” By Marquis Lupton - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: The storytelling tradition, and praying for rain (opinion) “I am privileged to tell the stories of my elders over and over again – making it impossible to forget.” By Kesha Williams - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: Juneteenth and the work of the NAACP (opinion) “The struggle for freedom and equality in this county is a long, strenuous journey. We must take up our part in this important work.” By Blanding Watson - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: What would my great-great-grandfather think? (opinion) “Would he feel that his life’s work mattered or was it in vain?” By Marian Wilson - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: The role of a university (opinion) “Knowledge is power, and when combined with education, it accelerates upward social mobility.” By Daniel Wubah - June 19, 2024
Opinion Juneteenth 2024: Behind the celebration (opinion) “So, what went on in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, anyway?” By Lenwood Sloan - June 19, 2024
Headlines Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth, bird atlas, public safety, PFAs, election lawsuit. By One United Lancaster - June 19, 2024
Nonprofits ReHome, a tech startup focused on refugee housing, to launch crowdfunding effort The drive launches on Thursday, World Refugee Day. By Tim Stuhldreher - June 18, 2024