by Yvette L. Craig | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
Jason Boatright (center), owner of B. Right Barber, with clients K.C. and his son Lahkeem, 10. Aaron Perry walked into B. Right Barber & Beauty shop in Sun Prairie with a TV crew from Good Morning America in tow. It didn’t distract the youngsters busily building...
by UMOJA Staff | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
Milwaukee holds the distinction of hosting one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. This year marks the city’s 50th anniversary of the annual event, which honors the day in June 1865 when the Union Army brought word of the Emancipation Proclamation to...
by Yvette L. Craig | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
Sense of community is what Annie Weatherby-Flowers savors. It’s deeply ingrained within her. That feeling of belonging and shared commitment to be together was birthed at Juneteenth celebrations in her hometown of Milwaukee. As a teen, Weatherby-Flowers would perch...
by Yvette L. Craig | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
Juneteenth Champion Has Wisconsin Ties President Joe Biden graciously knelt before Opal Lee to look her straight in the eyes and thanked her personally for her dogged determination in making Juneteenth a holiday for all to observe. Elated, itching to do a holy dance,...
by Dr. Chuck Taylor | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
A Letter to You did it Doc! Although President Joe Biden didn’t call your name at the bill signing ceremony, your spirit was in the room. Your biggest cheerleader Ms. Opal Lee was there to represent you and the thousands of individuals and volunteers around the...
by Yvette L. Craig | July 23, 2021 | Juneteenth
Juneteenth Declared New Federal Holiday A landmark moment in American history happened with a stroke of a pen as President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Yet, after decades of effort and advocacy, most Americans admit...
