African-American culture

Fight On! Atlanta’s ZuCot Gallery Showcases New Book Singing the History of African American Spirituals

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The elements come together to make this more than an art book, a lyric book, autobiography, or cultural commentary, said Henderson.

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  • The elements come together to make this more than an art book, a lyric book, autobiography, or cultural commentary, said Henderson.
  • What's consistent about Aaron is hes a student of history and creates work that conveys the journey of Africans and African Americans throughout time, said Troy Taylor of ZuCot Gallery.
  • Henderson is a narrative fine artist whose art reflects his love of history, namely African and African American culture.
  • ZuCot Gallery has grown to become the largest African American Fine Arts Gallery in the southeastern United States.

UNCF Hosts Juneteenth Weekend Events with BET’s Lawrence Robinson, HBCU Buzz, DJ John Quick and Others

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Friday, June 19, 2020

Washington, D.C., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host two weekend events in celebration and honor of Juneteenth.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) will host two weekend events in celebration and honor of Juneteenth.
  • On Juneteenth - Friday, June 19 UNCF will host a virtual roundtable asking What Does Freedom Look Like?
  • Continuing the theme of elevating black voices and perspectives, Saturday, June 20th celebrated DJ Jon Quick will host a Juneteenth HBCU Celebration + Fundraiser on Instagram Live .
  • Conversations for the Culture is an ongoing series and is a joint project of UNCF Los Angeles + UNCF New York.

Juneteenth Leadership Coalition Launches "Drive To Justice" Motorcades And Marches Across More Than 30 Cities And Reservations For A National Day Of Action

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Friday, June 19, 2020

NEW YORK, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Juneteenth Leadership Coalition is launching a "Drive to Justice" and National Day of Action in more than 30 cities across the country to commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.

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  • NEW YORK, June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Juneteenth Leadership Coalition is launching a "Drive to Justice" and National Day of Action in more than 30 cities across the country to commemorate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day.
  • Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
  • Today beginning at 12pm EDT, 9am PDT, people in cities and reservations across America will be driving to justice in motorcades and marches along caravan routes that include key landmarks and capitol buildings.
  • They will issue these five demands:
    Investigate and Prosecute: Independent and thorough investigations and prosecutions of violent police officers.

eGov Solutions Provider AIS Network Declares Juneteenth a Paid Company Holiday

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Friday, June 19, 2020

RICHMOND, Va., June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Virginia eGov solutions provider AIS Network has declared Juneteenth a paid company holiday for all employees to celebrate and reflect on this significant historic event.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Virginia eGov solutions provider AIS Network has declared Juneteenth a paid company holiday for all employees to celebrate and reflect on this significant historic event.
  • Juneteenth is the oldest known day of celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
  • Efforts to pass a law codifying Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday are currently underway in the Virginia legislature.
  • AIS Network is a Virginia SWaM-certified leader in cloud enablement, risk management, advanced information security and award-winning application development with a wide footprint in the health care, government and corporate sectors.

MSNBC To Exclusively Livestream Faith For Black Lives Inaugural JusticeCon

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MSNBC will exclusively livestream the first-ever JusticeCon: a path towards freedom a virtual social justice conference that will take place on Friday, June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery.

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  • NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MSNBC will exclusively livestream the first-ever JusticeCon: a path towards freedom a virtual social justice conference that will take place on Friday, June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of African-Americans from slavery.
  • Beginning at 9am ET MSNBC.com will livestream the conference that aims to connect activists, faith leaders and politicians with more than 2,000 attendees to explore social change through community, conversation, and courageous action.
  • The inaugural event, which is organized by Faith For Black Lives in partnership with The Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York, and sponsored by Walgreens and Walmart, will consist of breakout sessions from the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter as well as speakers including:

National Geographic to Simulcast ABC News’ Prime-Time Special to Commemorate Juneteenth and Its Meaning to the Ongoing Struggle for Black Equality in America

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

National Geographic announced today that the network will simulcast ABC News prime-time special to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America, and examine its symbolism among the Black community and around the nation.

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  • National Geographic announced today that the network will simulcast ABC News prime-time special to commemorate Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in America, and examine its symbolism among the Black community and around the nation.
  • Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming airs Friday, June 19 (8:00 9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and National Geographic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200618005908/en/
    Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming will present intimate stories, examining the legacy of the holiday through the current lens of political and social unrest that has captured global attention.
  • Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming is executive produced by Catherine McKenzie.

Regions Bank Closing Early on June 19 to Observe Juneteenth

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Regions Bank today announced it will close all offices at 2 p.m. local time on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

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  • Regions Bank today announced it will close all offices at 2 p.m. local time on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
  • While commemorating Juneteenth, Regions remains aware of recent tragic events across the country that highlight the work that remains to ensure equality and justice for all.
  • Regions is committed to being part of the solution to breaking societys tolerance of racism and bias and President and CEO John Turner today posted a message on Regions Commitment to Racial Equity on Regions website.
  • Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,400 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs.

T. Rowe Price Commits $2 Million To Support Organizations In The Fight Against Racial Injustice

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

T. Rowe Price and its Foundation announced today a $2 million commitment to organizations working to fight racial injustice.

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  • T. Rowe Price and its Foundation announced today a $2 million commitment to organizations working to fight racial injustice.
  • The firm is also encouraging associates who are interested in financially supporting racial equity to take advantage of the company's matching gift program.
  • This commitment follows a recent statement by the firm's President and CEO Bill Stromberg on fighting racial injustice and builds on the firm's existing efforts to promote racial equity.
  • Today, on the eve of Juneteenth, the firm and its Foundation continue their commitment with the donation of $2 million to support organizations that are working to dismantle racial injustice."

American Jewish Committee (AJC) Celebrates Juneteenth

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On the occasion of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow, American Jewish Committee (AJC) issued the following statement:

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  • NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On the occasion of the Juneteenth holiday tomorrow, American Jewish Committee (AJC) issued the following statement:
    On June 19, 1865, two months after the Civil War ended in Confederate surrender and two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, news reached Galveston, Texas slavery was no more.
  • American Jewish Committee (AJC) joins Black Americans across the United States in celebrating the anniversary of that day as Juneteenth.
  • AJC has, in fact, had a presence in Galveston, where the first Juneteenth was celebrated, since our founding in 1906.
  • On this Juneteenth, AJC stands in solidarity with the Black community and rededicates itself to the pursuit of racial equality.

IntelliDyne Announces Juneteenth as a Paid Company Holiday

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a Government Information Technology Firm has announced the observance of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a paid company holiday.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a Government Information Technology Firm has announced the observance of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a paid company holiday.
  • Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
  • The company is encouraging employees to use this paid holiday as a time of reflection and self-education about the nation's history, as well as a day of service to give back to local communities.
  • Over the next few weeks, IntelliDyne will be hosting various volunteer events to enable all employees to use this paid holiday and join together to serve their communities.