juneteenth-2022

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“The epidemiological data linking the social construct of race to the physical reality of suffering are painfully clear, on COVID and a raft of other diseases.” (Getty Images)

COVID in Black and white: A Juneteenth reflection | Opinion

BY: Capital-Star Guest Contributor - June 19, 2022

The epidemiological data linking the social construct of race to the physical reality of suffering are painfully clear.

Juneteenth in Philadelphia: A list of events celebrating the holiday

BY: Special to the Capital-Star - June 18, 2022

By Chanel Hill Community events, concerts and a parade are just some of the activities that will be taking place Sunday in Philadelphia to celebrate Juneteenth. “Juneteenth is the celebration of freedom,” said Tamara Staley, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family Inc. “The holiday was first celebrated in Texas with food, music and […]

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