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Vigo County History Center Juneteenth Program TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Dozens of Terre Haute residents gathered at the Vigo County History Center on Wednesday for an event celebrating a place with ties to African-American history. This is the third year in a row the museum has hosted a Juneteenth celebration program with local historian Dr. Crystal Reynolds, which featured more than a dozen sites and several speakers. Peggy Joyner helped organize the event and said she was glad to see the community support. “I was really impressed with the turnout,” she said. “I’m so glad everyone came out to…

Teri Gentry from History Colorado’s Black Community will give a presentation on Juneteenth on June 19, 2024 at Frisco Historic Park. Kit Geary/Summit Daily News President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which promised to free all African Americans enslaved in the Southern states that seceded during the Civil War, officially went into effect on January 1, 1863. However, the war raged, and slavery continued in states where Confederate forces held control. The last slaves were finally freed on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and freed the slaves in Texas by presidential decree. Juneteenth, declared a…

Summer is a great time for picnics, but the heat can cause food to spoil. So it’s important to be careful about how much you prepare, especially if you’re grilling burgers or hot dogs at the park. “Cook your meat in small batches so you’re cooking only what you need and not letting it sit out any longer than necessary,” explains registered dietitian Beth Cherwony. Chervony emphasizes that the ultimate goal is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold during a picnic. In addition to grilling only what you need, Cherwony suggests bringing a cooler or ice packs…

Irvine investigators arrested a Monrovia man on Tuesday in connection with a series of thefts that began in November 2023. Police said Marcus Allen Corner, 37, posed as a food delivery man in these thefts and scouted out homes to break into. His crimes were captured on multiple security cameras. “One of the videos actually has a receipt stapled to a Starbucks bag, very similar to the ones delivery guys carry around,” said Kyle Olderup, public information specialist for the Irvine Police Department. “This allows the suspect to wander around the area and check his phone. If someone provokes him,…

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A piece is missing from the San Diego History Center’s current exhibit showcasing African-American history, “Celebrating San Diego: Black History and Heritage.” “The Missing Pieces Project is really about working with the community and asking, what else is missing? What stories do we not know?” said Tina Zarpur, vice president of community engagement for the San Diego History Center. So the Black Chamber of Commerce and the San Diego History Center are teaming up to listen as experts, with the help of the community, piece together lost pieces of San Diego’s African-American history. The information…

Irvine police arrested a man on Wednesday after he allegedly broke into homes and apartments while posing as a delivery driver. Investigators say 37-year-old Marcus Allen Corner would often carry grocery bags and disguise himself before breaking into multiple homes and stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of valuables. Irvine Police Department detectives are investigating whether he may be responsible for other thefts in Southern California. Investigators allege that 37-year-old Marcus Allen Corner carried food bags and disguised himself before breaking into multiple homes and stealing valuables worth tens of thousands of dollars. Irvine Police Department Conner, a Monrovia…

The Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” rang out in Founders Park in downtown Springfield as the Juneteenth Freedom Festival kicked off Wednesday. The day, which became a federally recognized holiday in 2021, marks the anniversary of when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. Galveston was the last Confederate state where the proclamation was issued at the end of the Civil War.A variety of speakers and artists took to the stage throughout the day to commemorate Freedom Day at Springfield’s historic park, as people of all ages, races and walks…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – KBTX has partnered with the Brazos Valley Food Bank during the month of June to help end summer hunger. Aggieland Outfitters has partnered with KBTX as a donation location. The retailer allows customers to purchase a $12 canned food donation or drop off food at one of three locations.Blake Bodine, marketing director for Aggieland Outfitters, said they raised more donations this year than last.”I think it’s important to be involved in the summer hunger drive across the Brazos Valley just hearing how many people are hungry every night, and now we have an opportunity for…

NORTH TEXAS — Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the emancipation of all slaves, but for many it is also a day to remember the impact slavery had on our country. It tore families apart and caused many African Americans to grow up confused about their origins and family history. “This is my mother, and this is my cousin,” Jacqueline Fort said, pointing to an old photo. Fort lives in North Texas and has always been curious about his ancestors and their roots.”My mother always said it’s important to know your history.” As Fort and her sisters have been digging…

The prospect of opening a new Florida Black History Museum in South Florida is growing, with Opa-Locka in Miami-Dade County emerging as one of the final sites under consideration, and local leaders are eager to have the cultural institution based in their vibrant community. Miami-Dade County is rich in historical and cultural sites related to Black history, including the Lyric Theatre’s Black Archives, the Black Precinct and Courthouse Museum, Historic Overtown, Lemon City and Historic Hampton House. These sites stand as a testament to the region’s deep African-American heritage and make it an ideal location for the new museum. Dr.…