Municipal offices around the state of Maine will close Monday in observance of Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the US.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Juneteenth shows history needs reckoning
The word freedom was mentioned many times this past weekend. But the attention is on rewriting history itself from the perspective of the marginalized who have experienced the pain of oppression, injustice, the effects of slavery. Addressing historical amnesia, the vanishing of crucial memories, is necessary for bringing together histories that could be lost. The […]
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Juneteenth is a symbol that matters
Putting the end of slavery on par with the signing of the Declaration of Independence is a significant event.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland celebrates Juneteenth as a federal holiday
Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, was declared a federal and Maine state holiday this year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Juneteenth doesn’t mark the end of the history lesson
Acknowledging the legacy of slavery has come to be perceived as a threat. But facing and examining our past will ultimately benefit us.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland business owner’s annual celebration helps introduce Juneteenth’s history to community
Joe Kings has hosted the gathering at his business, Ultimate Car Care, for 26 years, and Saturday’s event has special significance.