Meet the Man Who Created the Juneteenth Flag
This story was a part of a particular Juneteenth mission initially revealed in 2022 by Capital B Information in partnership with Vox. Because the Juneteenth vacation approaches, you’ll begin to see numerous symbols of Blackness throughout the nation. Entrance lawns, condo balconies, and…
Juneteenth 2026 happenings in New Orleans
This story was initially printed by WWNO. From concert events and cultural festivals to museum displays and neighborhood gatherings, there are many methods to rejoice Juneteenth in and round New Orleans this month. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved individuals…
‘Typically we overlook our personal majesty’ — capturing the cadence of New Orleans on Juneteenth
By Gus Bennett Juneteenth Road Portraits 2025, New Orleans BEFORE THE CELEBRATION DRUMS ECHOED IN CONGO SQUARE. Earlier than the odor of meals vans and the heartbeat of brass bands stuffed the air. Earlier than the solar lengthened shadows on…
New Orleans residents share what Juneteenth means to them
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — 1000’s of individuals gathered Wednesday at varied occasions throughout New Orleans to have fun Juneteenth with music, meals and speeches on what this vacation means to them. “It means to me all people may come collectively…