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
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
Community Community commemorates Juneteenth with flag-raising at City Hall (photos) “This day is both a celebration and for renewed purpose.” By Tim Stuhldreher - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Robin Goodson We must channel the spirit of Juneteenth to address systemic inequalities, advocate for social reforms, and dismantle the barriers that still hinder the progress of too many of our people. By Robin Goodson - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Sir Dominique Jordan & Ms. A Are you present, witnessing history with your own eyes? By Sir Dominique Jordan Ms A - June 19, 2023
Opinion Juneteenth reflections: Willonda McCloud There continues to be a group of people who would like to erase slavery from the history books. By Willonda McCloud - June 19, 2023
