Juneteenth
Juneteenth isn’t about the past. It’s about our future.
By David Anderson — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — We can’t just remember the evils of our past.
Four historically Black churches awarded grants to preserve work of pioneering architects
By Fiona André — June 15, 2023
(RNS) — The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund partnered with Conserving Black Modernism, which focuses on preserving modern architecture by Black architects and designers.
Should white Christians celebrate Juneteenth?
By Chuck Mingo — June 14, 2023
(RNS) — Yes, and like any celebration, it’s better with friends.
Reparations campaign takes new forms with Bible study, Juneteenth march
By Adelle M. Banks — June 12, 2023
(RNS) — 'The case for restitution and restoration is laid out across the Old Testament and New Testament,' reads the introduction of the National Council of Churches' study.
Faith leaders urge Biden to sign executive order for reparations study by Juneteenth
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2023
(RNS) — They urged Biden to base an order on the structure of H.R. 40, legislation proposed for decades that has yet to pass on Capitol Hill.
A pioneering Shabbat service marks a new way to observe Jewish Juneteenth
By Yonat Shimron — June 19, 2022
(RNS) —The Juneteenth Kabbalat Shabbat was the first Jewish service organized and led by Jews of color to mark the annual celebration of freedom that is now a federal holiday.
Grappling with the sacred in Juneteenth’s celebration of freedom
By Haley Barker, Riley Farrell, Marika Proctor, and Paul O'Donnell — June 19, 2022
(RNS) — With Juneteenth falling on Sunday this year, Christians especially are taking the opportunity to consider the spiritual charge of the day.
What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?
By Joshua E. Kane — July 21, 2021
(The Conversation) — Celebrities and businesses have drawn criticism for cultural appropriation. An expert provides guidance on when it is sharing another culture out of appreciation and when it is appropriation.
We need a better strategy to plant Black and brown churches
By Thabiti Anyabwile and John Onwuchekwa — June 19, 2021
(RNS) — Solidarity does not mean assimilation.
James Forbes’ ode to Juneteenth calls on Americans to embrace the promise of freedom
By Yonat Shimron — June 18, 2021
(RNS) — The retired pastor's spoken word is not simply a paean to freedom. It’s a call to all Americans to face the reality of the nation’s history and the unfinished work of Juneteenth.
‘We still have work to do’: How to understand the new Juneteenth holiday
By Paul O'Donnell — June 18, 2021
(RNS) — Theon Hill, an expert on rhetoric, race and social change in American culture, discusses Juneteenth and how holidays in general reflect our realities as well as our aspirations as a nation.
Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with interfaith march through iconic Grant Park
By Emily McFarlan Miller — June 19, 2020
CHICAGO (RNS) — Thousands of people came out for a faith community-led march celebrating Juneteenth on Friday afternoon (June 19) through downtown Chicago’s Grant Park, home to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and attractions.
Faith leaders around the country prepare for historic Juneteenth celebrations
By Alejandra Molina — June 18, 2020
(RNS) — Houses of worship are observing Juneteenth with Black Lives Matter demonstrations, anti-racist workshops and virtual celebrations.
Mormons lead effort to index records of 4 million freed slaves
By Lee Davidson — June 22, 2015
The LDS Church will spearhead a project to make searchable records of the Freedmen’s Bureau, an agency Congress created at the end of the Civil War.
Juneteenth celebration resonates in wake of Charleston, S.C., tragedy
By Melanie Eversley — June 19, 2015
(RNS) Two days after Dylann Roof allegedly opened fire inside of an historic black church in a city with deep black historical roots, the country is poised Friday (June 19) to celebrate black empowerment and freedom from slavery.
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