Joy, Defiance, and Hope: Juneteenth Observance at NCCU

From gospel songs performed by the Black Angels of St. Joseph's AME Church to the urgent call to "WAKE UP!" by actors in Hillside High School's One Voice troupe, the … Continue reading Joy, Defiance, and Hope: Juneteenth Observance at NCCU

NCCU Hosts Courts-Focused Juneteenth Program

Professor Irving Joyner of North Carolina Central University's School of Law on Thursday is set to moderate a panel discussion during a Juneteenth event on campus called "Honoring Juneteenth in … Continue reading NCCU Hosts Courts-Focused Juneteenth Program

[Commentary] Juneteenth: America’s Most Important Holiday

By Idrissa A. Smith, Special to Southpoint Access “I say it with a sad sense of the disparity between us. I am not included within the pale of glorious anniversary! … Continue reading [Commentary] Juneteenth: America’s Most Important Holiday

Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency city operations, will be closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Trash, Recycling, and Yard Waste Delays Solid … Continue reading Juneteenth in Durham: What City Facilities are Open, Closed?

Durham Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2

A flag-raising ceremony outside the Durham County Courthouse on Dillard Street on June 2 will kick off Juneteenth in Bull City. Hosted by Spectacular Magazine, the Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation, … Continue reading Durham Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2

Durham Celebrates Juneteenth: The Emancipation Proclamation Transcript

In honor of Juneteenth, Southpoint Access is sharing the transcript of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's speech declaring that Black people held as slaves should be "forever free." The speech was … Continue reading Durham Celebrates Juneteenth: The Emancipation Proclamation Transcript