‘You Is All Free Now. Yankees Going Home.’ Recordings Reveal What Happened On First Juneteenth
Rare recordings from the Library of Congress captured the memories of people born in slavery and freed, some on June 19, 1865
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After Decades, Congress Votes To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
Although June 19, 1865, is celebrated by many as the end of slavery in the US, the fight for a federal holiday was not easy.
US Broadens Investment Ban, Moves To Fund R&D In Tech Race With China
Biden following Trump administration’s lead on business-related tactics with Communist country.
US Government Is Open, But Flag Day Provides Plenty To Celebrate
From the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Era and beyond, the American flag has acquired layer after layer of new meanings.
What Is The Future Of Facebook Advertising?
Facebook is facing a perfect storm of issues that could determine the fate of the company.
A Year In The Death Of George Floyd: Trauma, Hope, And Political Gridlock, By Everyday Americans
A year after the police murder set off protests and violence, Americans wrestle with racial reckoning and political stalemate
Confidence In Australia’s Federal Government Plunges, Report Shows
Confidence in the federal government has suffered a major decline, a new analysis from the Australian University has revealed.
Four Top Congressional Leaders To Meet With Biden And Harris On Infrastructure
The Oval Office meeting will focus on the Democrats’ $4 trillion spending proposals.
New Labor Legislation Kicks Up Controversy With Potential Adverse Impact For Small Businesses
One survey found more than 60 percent of women- and minority-owned small businesses could lose significant opportunities.