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Oh: Juneteenth Set To Become Official Federal Holiday Following Senate’s Unanimous Passing Of Performative New Bill

Make this make sense. Source: The Washington Post / Getty After the events of 2020, the murder of George Floyd, the killing of Breonna Taylor, and the countless other incidents of racism and harm that were done to Black people, Amerikkka is fraught with overwhelming tension surrounding the issue of race. There are some white … Read moreOh: Juneteenth Set To Become Official Federal Holiday Following Senate’s Unanimous Passing Of Performative New Bill

Watch Angela Davis and Boots Riley Speak at Oakland’s Juneteenth Rally

“Our power comes from the fact that we create the wealth. Wealth is power. We have the ability to withhold that power.” Angela Davis and Boots Riley were amongst the higher-profile protestors spotted at a Juneteenth demonstration in Oakland yesterday. Each addressed protestors at the rally, which aligned with a work stoppage order from the … Read moreWatch Angela Davis and Boots Riley Speak at Oakland’s Juneteenth Rally

Do Better: Snapchat Removes Juneteenth Filter Asking Users To Break Chains By Smiling

Source: Muhammed Enes Yildirim / Anadolu Agency / Muhammed Enes Yildirim / Anadolu Agency With the newly widespread celebration of Juneteenth this year, we knew at least once big company would release a tone-deaf marketing scheme that would be as racist as possible. Not only that, but it would reassure its users that they lack … Read moreDo Better: Snapchat Removes Juneteenth Filter Asking Users To Break Chains By Smiling

Trailblazing Texan Truthteller Channing Godfrey Peoples Talks To BOSSIP About Directing “Miss Juneteenth”

Source: Emily Assiran / Getty Happy Juneteenth! In addition to the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S., today is also the release date for a very important black independent film, ‘Miss Juneteenth’. We spoke with the film’s director Channing Godfrey Peoples about creating women driven films and showcasing the culture of Texas … Read moreTrailblazing Texan Truthteller Channing Godfrey Peoples Talks To BOSSIP About Directing “Miss Juneteenth”

Important Issues: Pharrell Williams Talks Further About His Decision To Push Virginia To Make Juneteenth An Official Holiday [Video]

Source: NBC / Getty Pharrell Williams rarely makes headlines for anything negative, but recently, he’s been getting even more praise than usual from fans and others who respect his current mission. Of course, we’re talking about his recent work to get Juneteenth recognized as an official holiday by the state of Virginia, where he was … Read moreImportant Issues: Pharrell Williams Talks Further About His Decision To Push Virginia To Make Juneteenth An Official Holiday [Video]

Anderson .Paak Celebrates Juneteenth By Dropping A Visual For His Protest Track “Lockdown” [Video]

Source: David Crotty / Getty When he’s not making music, Anderson .Paak is known for his light-hearted, fun-loving personality–but that doesn’t mean that he can’t be serious when the time permits. The singer, rapper, drummer, and much more decided to celebrate Juneteenth by dropping a music video for his latest song, “Lockdown.” The crooner confirmed … Read moreAnderson .Paak Celebrates Juneteenth By Dropping A Visual For His Protest Track “Lockdown” [Video]

Donald Trump Claims He Made Juneteenth “Very Famous”

  Trump spoke about news coverage for his upcoming rally with the Wall Street Journal. This week, Donald Trump gave an exclusive interview to the Wall Street Journal. The president discussed his upcoming rally, which was originally scheduled for June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Many media members noted that the rally would be in poor … Read moreDonald Trump Claims He Made Juneteenth “Very Famous”

Alicia Keys and John Legend are The Next ‘Verzuz’ Match-Up

(Photo by Kevin Mazur for WireImage via Getty Images) The match-up will commemorate this year’s Juneteenth celebration. R&B hitmakers, Alicia Keys and John Legend, will square up in the next Verzuz battle. Announced via Instagram and Twitter this morning, the live-streamed showdown will celebrate this year’s Juneteenth with an official start time of 8pm EST next Friday. … Read moreAlicia Keys and John Legend are The Next ‘Verzuz’ Match-Up

Trump Bows to Backlash, Postpones Juneteenth Campaign Rally in Tulsa

(Photo by Scott Olson via Getty Images) The rally came under fire for both its date and its choice of city to host. Donald Trump has seemingly heeded the call to postpone a campaign rally scheduled for Juneteenth in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to The New York Times, the rally has been rescheduled for the following day, … Read moreTrump Bows to Backlash, Postpones Juneteenth Campaign Rally in Tulsa

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