emancipation
The Tenement Museum in New York City has debuted a permanent exhibit centered on a Black family in the 1870s, titled A Union of Hope: 1869. The exhibit responds to years of public requests to recognize the Black experience alongside that of immigrants. Curated by Marquis Taylor, it showcases life in post-emancipation New York through […]
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations: Thursday, June 13: Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of […]
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