

Here is an explanation for Juneteenth and why it is a holiday
Read full article: Here is an explanation for Juneteenth and why it is a holidayMany of us are taking some time to mark and reflect on the meaning of "Juneteenth." It commemorates a significant date back in 1865 but only became a federal holiday three years ago. For some people, there's been a learning curve about what it all means.

Metro Detroiters gather to celebrate Juneteenth
Read full article: Metro Detroiters gather to celebrate JuneteenthOn Monday (June 19), all across the country and here in Metro Detroit, people are celebrating Juneteenth; The origin of the holiday dates back to the 1860s when the enslaved were emancipated in the U.S.

80-years-later: Metro Detroit is looking back at the 1943 riots
Read full article: 80-years-later: Metro Detroit is looking back at the 1943 riotsTuesday marks the 80th anniversary of the 1943 Detroit race riots. Brawls started on Belle Isle and then spread to downtown. Thirty-four people died; nine were white, and 25 were Black. Seventeen of the Black people killed were by police.

Ypsilanti to hold three-day Juneteenth celebration this weekend
Read full article: Ypsilanti to hold three-day Juneteenth celebration this weekendThe weekend-long event will have children's activities, a parade, games, live music, dancing, laughing and prize giveaways in the South Huron Parking lot to Ferris Street.

Oakland County holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration 2 years after it became a federal holiday
Read full article: Oakland County holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration 2 years after it became a federal holidayOakland County held its first-ever Juneteenth celebration Wednesday afternoon at the county circuit court building, two years after it became a federal holiday.

Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin host Juneteenth event in Michigan
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Gov. Garlin host Juneteenth event in MichiganGovernor Whitmer declared Juneteenth a state holiday last year before it was declared a federal holiday by President Joe Biden. Monday, a special celebration was held at her executive residence.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer holds Juneteenth celebration in Lansing
Read full article: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer holds Juneteenth celebration in LansingGovernor Gretchen Whitmer held a special celebration to mark the Juneteenth holiday on Monday in Lansing. It included poetry and performances marking the significance of the day.