As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, former national park rangers are hosting teach-ins and sharing history that the Trump administration has sought to erase from federal land.
What Where When-sday: Juneteenth615 at Centennial Park
The African American Cultural Alliance will host Juneteenth615 at Centennial Park, the same place where two young men integrated the pools in 1961. The free, family-friendly event features food trucks, music and a kids zone.
Juneteenth listening recs from This Is Nashville
As This Is Nashville observes the national holiday to mark the Emancipation Proclamation reaching all enslaved people, consider these episodes for deep and informative listening.
Profile: Tonya Abari
Tonya Abari is an author, journalist, essayist, former high school English teacher, children’s book author and much, much more.
NashVillager Podcast: The long road to Juneteenth
How did Juneteenth become a holiday in Tennessee? Plus your local newscast for June 18, 2024.
Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson resigns before vote to censure her
Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson has resigned from her position before the board could vote on whether to censure her.
Franklin Ethics Commission recommends censuring Alderman Gabrielle Hanson over Juneteenth controversy
The Franklin Ethics Commission unanimously determined that Alderman Gabrielle Hanson had violated two provisions of the city’s ethics code.
Interactive map: 40+ 2023 Juneteenth celebrations happening in Middle TN
There are dozens of Juneteenth events planned in Middle Tennessee communities from Nashville to Lewisburg to Cross Plains.
Interactive map: 50+ 2022 Juneteenth celebrations happening in Middle TN
As the popularity of Juneteenth has continued to grow, WPLN News has compiled 50 events and counting for the holiday happening across Middle Tennessee. Many are being organized by Black-led organizations.
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