Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Back in 1865 on June 19th, the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Even though this was two and […]
Juneteenth is a celebration of the total emancipation of Africans enslaved in North America. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It has been celebrated historically primarily in Texas. However, Juneteenth celebrations have always existed in places like Syracuse, NY, Denver, Colorado and many other pockets of America. This runs contrary to President Donald Trump’s assertion that […]
Ron Suno taps into 3 iconic figures with his latest project. The Bronx drill rapper/comedian draws inspiration from Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson. Over the last several years, Ron Suno has worked to galvanize quite a following. In 2017, he hit his first viral moment after creating the #Weavechallenge. The challenge helped to […]
Mustard and YG are taking their partnership beyond music. The West Coast duo has equity in Fishbone Seafood restaurants and plan to join forces with Postmates to deliver $100,000 worth of food. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I met one of the owners at a gas station, and he told me we should do business,” […]
The whole world is combating the coronavirus pandemic, meanwhile, the Black community is trying to survive through two pandemics. But John Legend plans to spread a Bigger Love with the release of his album on Friday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The upbeat, Afrobeat-inspired title track was released in April and gives fans a glimpse […]
Pharell supported Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam in a press conference Tuesday afternoon to declare Juneteenth a state holiday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Pharrell spoke on what June 19th meant to him as a Black man and urged other states to follow suit. “This is our chance to lead, to truly embrace the importance of Juneteenth […]
Every year on June 19, the world takes a second to remember the legal abolition of slavery in Texas on this day in 1865. The move allowed an estimated 250,000 enslaved people to be freed who weren’t initially included in the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln, which freed all enslaved people in the […]
Pharrell Williams and Kenya Barris are teaming up for a stage musical in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery. The idea stemmed from a Black-ish episode back in 2017 where The Roots gave viewers a history lesson on slavery. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although the storyline details are scarce, it […]
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, which dictated that all slaves in the rebellious states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.” But the law only mattered on paper. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With a limited number of Union Army troops (U.S. Army) on the ground, Major General Gordon Granger, […]
“Juneteenth” (June 19) marks the day slaves in Texas first learned slavery had been abolished. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed and in effect since January 1, 1863, the news didn’t reach the Lone Star State until June 19, 1865. Naturally, it was cause for a grand celebration. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since […]
Three weeks from now (give or take a few days), the United States will celebrate its day of freedom as a sovereign nation when many gather for the observance of July 4. However in less than 24 hours, many will come together to celebrate their freedom and liberty in a different way on June Nineteenth. Visit […]
A $1 million bond for a weapons possession charge was set for murderer Dylann Roof on Juneteenth Independence Day Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While some in the Black community celebrated Juneteenth Independence Day or “Freedom Day”, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the Texas in June 1865 and more generally the emancipation of slaves throughout […]
