Emancipation Proclamation

Emancipation Proclamation: Renewed Call for Federal Recognition Highlights Black and Jewish Unity Efforts - NewsBlaze

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Black and Jewish Unity's initiatives are as varied as they are impactful.

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  • Black and Jewish Unity's initiatives are as varied as they are impactful.
  • In a time when the fight against racism and antisemitism requires unwavering resolve, the efforts of Black and Jewish Unity embody the spirit of collaboration and resilience.
  • Black and Jewish Unity cordially invites journalists and media representatives to delve deeper into the significance of the call for federal recognition of the Emancipation Proclamation Day.
  • To enrich coverage, Black and Jewish Unity offers exclusive images that capture the essence of the mission and the vibrant community that stands behind this initiative.

Stride, Inc. Uses the Power of Play to Better Engage Students

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.

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  • Stride has created a new collection of exclusive game-based lessons in Minecraft Education—a game comprised of blocks in which students learn by exploring different worlds.
  • “At Stride, we want to keep students engaged and encourage them to have fun as they learn,” said Niyoka McCoy, Stride’s Chief Learning Officer.
  • “Research shows that games are a powerful teaching tool that can help increase participation and promote social emotional learning.
  • In each lesson, students are immersed in topics related to history, science, and English language arts.

Dallas Southern Pride Announces the 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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DALLAS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023. This year's celebration will include a myriad of events, including the return of the sold-out Festival and Pool Party, Welcome Reception, health and wellness screenings, wellness summits, and networking mixers. The three-day weekend of festivities will commence with the Dallas Southern Pride Welcome Reception hosted by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences on Friday, June 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Houston & New Orleans Invades Dallas party from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Thrive Night Club, 1015 Elm St., Dallas, Texas, 75202. Some of the biggest names in hip-hop and entertainment, including Supahbadd and KenTheMan, are confirmed to perform at the Juneteenth Unity Festival and Pool Party on Saturday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Samuell-Grand Aquatic Center, 3201 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas. We are also highlighting several LGBTQ and local artists. The weekend will conclude with the Kirk Myers-Hill Signature Brunch from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1015 Elm St., Dallas, Texas 75202 and "The Climax" party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Thrive Night Club.

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  • DALLAS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023.
  • "Juneteenth is an opportunity to showcase unity and display the belief that we are all stronger together," said Ahmad Goree, Dallas Southern Pride's new leader.
  • A staple in the city of Dallas during Pride Month since 2008, the 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration also establishes the Celebration becoming the new official Black Pride Weekend.
  • The 2022 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration brought thousands of visitors to the Metroplex and sold-out all its host hotels.

National Civil Rights Museum celebrates Juneteenth with a free Community Day

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Memphis, TN, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission and museum Member Appreciation Day.

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  • Memphis, TN, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Civil Rights Museum is celebrating the Juneteenth holiday on June 19 as a Community Day with free museum admission and museum Member Appreciation Day.
  • Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldier, Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with the news that the American Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free.
  • The museum’s Juneteenth Community Day will allow everyone free admission to explore this American history that illustrates the resilience and contributions of Black Americans despite access to basic freedoms and equality.
  • The free Juneteenth Community Day admission is on a first-come basis and there is no advance reservation.

Certell’s Poptential™ Provides Teachers Free Lessons on Slavery to Commemorate Juneteenth

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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This video clip in the bell ringer provides a look into the history of indentured servants.

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  • This video clip in the bell ringer provides a look into the history of indentured servants.
  • Poptential course packages include everything instructors need to teach a subject, including lessons, e-books, bell ringers , quizzes, and tests.
  • Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.
  • Course packages in American History, World History, U.S. Government/Civics, and Economics are available free at www.poptential.org .

THE NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM PLANS KING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH FREE ADMISSION AND A FOCUS ON CIVIL RIGHTS ANNIVERSARIES

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Memphis, TN, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the national holiday, January 16, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a daylong celebration.

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  • Memphis, TN, Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the national holiday, January 16, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a daylong celebration.
  • The public is invited to the museum for the King Day celebration during extended hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  • King Day will kick off yearlong observances themed “Freedom Can’t Wait” as the Museum focuses on major civil rights milestones with anniversaries in 2023.
  • For more information about King Day at the National Civil Rights Museum, visit kingday.org .

Houston's Oldest Park Celebrates 150th Anniversary and Commemorates Juneteenth

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy is hosting a summer celebration to commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary and honor Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday. The holiday recognizes June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved people across Texas learned that they were free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.  

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  • Additionally, the event will culminate with a spectacular two-day festival on June 18 and 19 at Emancipation Park.
  • "The Emancipation Park 150th Juneteenth celebration will be a grand event to honor the past, embrace the present and look to the future."
  • "We look forward to celebrating the 150th birthday of the park during this Juneteenth event."
  • Emancipation Park Conservancy is a non-profit 501c3 charitable corporation established in 2014 to restore, manage and enhance Houston's Emancipation Park.

‘WE THE PEOPLE’ IS THE FOCUS OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF BLACK MUSEUMS IN ITS THIRD JUNETEENTH PRESENTATION

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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As an annual collaboration, and now, a federal holiday, the BlkFreedom Collective has produced a virtual program.

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  • As an annual collaboration, and now, a federal holiday, the BlkFreedom Collective has produced a virtual program.
  • In its third year, the group documents a national exploration of the U.S. Constitution in We The People through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the United States.
  • The presentation will premiere on partnering sites and partnering networks at 1:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM CDT.
  • This announcement was more than two and half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Sibling Founders Celebrate Juneteenth with Coffee-Inspired Skincare Product Collaboration

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sister and brother, Lake Louise and Keba Konte, celebrate Juneteenth with their collaboration on the Charcoal Vanilla Latte Face Mask .

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sister and brother, Lake Louise and Keba Konte, celebrate Juneteenth with their collaboration on the Charcoal Vanilla Latte Face Mask .
  • The idea of combining skincare and coffee may seem unusual but not for these two business savvy entrepreneurs.
  • The formation of their new product, Charcoal Vanilla Latte Face Mask, is a peek into Black history.
  • Former educator, Lake Louise has her M.Ed fromStanfordUniversity and is founder of her innovative skincare brand, Lotus Moon.

JCPenney Builds on Long-standing Tradition of Diversity and Inclusion with Juneteenth Celebrations

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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JCPenney today unveils a multipoint celebration of Juneteenth honoring Dr. Opal Lee - the Grandmother of Juneteenth - and affirming the company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivitya tradition that hails back to the companys earliest days.

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  • JCPenney today unveils a multipoint celebration of Juneteenth honoring Dr. Opal Lee - the Grandmother of Juneteenth - and affirming the company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusivitya tradition that hails back to the companys earliest days.
  • Founded on the principle of The Golden Rule, JCPenney continues its emphasis on serving communities and diverse, working American families.
  • JCPenney has announced several initiatives to mark this years Juneteenth.
  • Events to commemorate Juneteenth kicked off on May 17 with a virtual event featuring Opal Lee herself called, Walking for Freedom: A Juneteenth Discussion with Dr. Opal Lee.