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Black Is Beautiful: See the Rich Visual History of Juneteenth in Michigan
VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is rebuilding an 1805 Black church to preserve history while Flint marks its 52nd Juneteenth celebration, underscoring ongoing efforts to honor Black heritage.
- Colonial Williamsburg plans a ceremonial groundbreaking on Juneteenth 2025 to rebuild the original First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia.
- Established in 1776, the church was originally constructed around 1805 by both free and enslaved Black members but was later demolished when a tornado struck in 1834.
- Archaeologists uncovered the church's foundation in 2021, revealing a small building with no heat source or glass windows, and located 62 graves linked to the congregation.
- Pastor Reginald Davis stated before the groundbreaking that reconstructing the 16-foot by 32-foot building will show Black history as American history, erasing historical amnesia.
- This rebuilding will fill a vital historical gap and enhance the museum's story of early Virginia, reflecting Black Americans’ deep-rooted presence before independence.
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Rebuilding one of the nation’s oldest Black churches to begin at Juneteenth ceremony
New exhibits about Richmond's 2020 protests include 'pictures of quiet moments'
RICHMOND, Va. Two powerful new exhibitions will open at The Branch Museum of Design on Juneteenth, bringing untold voices to the forefront."Re-Framing Protest: NOW! Design and Hope" features gripping photographs by Richmond Free Press photojournalists Regina Boone and Sandra Sellars, captured during the 2020 uprisings along Monument Avenue and across the city. These images offer a raw, intimate look at a moment that moved a nation."You'll see pi…
Juneteenth: The Black Independence Day and a Diasporic Celebration of Liberation
Every year on June 19th, communities across the United States mark Juneteenth—known by many as Black Independence Day. This is not merely a commemorative event; it is a powerful expression of freedom delayed but never denied, a celebration rooted in struggle, survival, and ultimately, the triumph of the human spirit. Yet, for us at Carib News, Juneteenth is not just a national holiday. It is a diasporic moment—a celebration of liberation that re…
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