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People Before Politics Radio – Episode 303 – The Importance of Juneteenth

AJ WoodsonJune 14, 2021June 14, 2021

by AJ WoodsonJune 14, 2021June 14, 2021035

Rate ArticleThe Black Westchester crew discusses the importance of Juneteenth with Wilhelmina Simone- Associate Producer/Co-writer & Jeff Watkins – Organizers of the Juneteenth celebration in...

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Watch Night In Black America

Black WestchesterDecember 31, 2020January 3, 2021

by Black WestchesterDecember 31, 2020January 3, 2021063

Rate ArticleOn This date in 1862 the first Watch Night Services was celebrated in Back communities in America. The Watch Night Services in Black communities...

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Lincoln Depot Museum To Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth with Special Flag Raising Service

Black WestchesterJune 16, 2015

by Black WestchesterJune 16, 2015095

Rate ArticlePEEKSKILL, NY — On Friday June 19, 2015 at 6 PM the Lincoln Depot Museum will be conducting a traditional Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony...

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The History And Importance Of The Juneteenth Celebration by NAACP’s Lena Anderson

Black WestchesterJune 16, 2014

by Black WestchesterJune 16, 2014071

Rate Article Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war...

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People Before Politics Radio – Episode 303 – The Importance of Juneteenth

Watch Night In Black America

Lincoln Depot Museum To Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth with Special Flag Raising Service

The History And Importance Of The Juneteenth Celebration by NAACP’s Lena Anderson

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Westchester Environmental Advocates and Elected Officials hold Press Conference for Climate Justice Demands in Yonkers

A continued fight for justice! Peekskill NAACP plan rally in support of getting Dorie Miller the Medal of Honor

Former Knick Carmelo Anthony Announces Retirement, Says His Son Kiyan Is His Legacy