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Original Content Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond.
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Politics Azealia Banks calls out Candace Owens after the political commentator publicly opposes Juneteenth.
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Pop Culture Chloe paid homage to one of the greats recently.
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Music The Los Angeles event was disrupted by a stampede caused by unclear factors, causing Amazon Music to pull the plug early.
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Pop Culture This year marks the first time Juneteenth will be recognized as a federal holiday.
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Music Chance The Rapper released a letter to America this weekend ahead of July 4, titled "What To The 4th Of July Is Juneteenth?"
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Pop Culture Idris Elba shared a photo of himself wearing a shirt about Black culture, and people didn't think the message was appropriate.
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Music Chloe and Nelly teamed up for a performance at CNN's Juneteenth celebration.
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Tech Snapchat has issued an apology for a questionable Juneteenth filter that asked users to smile in order to break the chains of slavery.
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Pop Culture Snoop Dogg with a history lesson for Boosie.
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Streetwear Nike CEO John Donahoe has announced that the company will observe Juneteenth as an annual paid holiday.
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Politics Donald Trump attempted to take credit for making Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day enslaved people in the Texas were freed, "very famous."
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Original Content Celebrate Juneteenth with a playlist that honors Black freedom, resistance, & joy, featuring legends like Sam Cooke, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and more.
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Pop Culture The backlash about this was heavy and the company was quick to react.
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Politics A number of senators are moving to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday.
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Gram Some fans were hoping for the designers to be credited.
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Gram She claims an employee named Mary King had a "look of disgust" while ringing them up.
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Life The Juneteenth menu reportedly included fried chicken, watermelon, and collard greens.
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Politics Pharrell Williams helps ring in the news that Juneteenth will be officially recognized as a Virginia state holiday.
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Music Pharrell and Kenya are coming together for a memorable musical.
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Politics People have already begun celebrating, but it still needs to be passed by the House of Representatives before ending up on Biden's desk.
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Music Clarksdale's mayor Chuck Espy presided over Rick Ross' street naming ceremony in Mississippi, which was a heartening affair.
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Music Alicia Keys and John Legend will be going hit-for-hit on the piano in a special Juneteenth edition of "Verzuz" next week.
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Lynn S.