The Paper That's More Than Black and White
By Claire Miller. Photos by Claire Miller June 26, 2015 On January 1st of 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation that had previously been passed went into effect. Slaves across the country—particularly in and around Union states—were freed of their chains. But it wasn’t until two years later in June of 1865 that the […]
By Rob Franklin June 19, 2015 Kids celebrate at last year’s Juneteenth Celebration The month of June is known as the beginning of Summer. It marks the kickoff of many festivals, concerts, games and experiences correlated with warm weather. For the African American community, June is a particularly meaningful month to celebrate. […]