African American History

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Diverse crowd enjoying live music and cultural performances at the Berkeley Juneteenth Festival on Alcatraz Avenue and Adeline Street.

Culture

Berkeley Juneteenth Festival Engages Community Through Culture Preservation

This June 21, Berkeley hosts its longest-running Juneteenth festival.

Eleanor Voss·June 22, 2026

A vibrant gathering of people sharing a meal, celebrating African American culinary traditions and heritage, with a focus on community and historical significance.

Culture

Smithsonian Exhibition Explores African American Food Heritage in 2025

The culinary traditions of Flagler County's African American community, once shared within families, are now being documented for a national Smithsonian exhibition, elevating local recipes to historic

Eleanor Voss·June 9, 2026

The Anacostia Community Museum, a historic building in Southeast D.C., with a few people walking by, symbolizing its declining visitor numbers.

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Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum faces uncertain future

Despite housing over 9,000 artifacts documenting African American history, the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, its only institution dedicated to urban communities, has seen visitor numbers d

Claire Donovan·June 4, 2026

Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' being honored at a celebratory event inside the National Museum of African American History and Culture, surrounded by an appreciative audience.

Culture

National Museum to Honor Opal Lee at 2026 Juneteenth Celebration

At 97 years old, Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' will be honored at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in 2026.

Eleanor Voss·May 11, 2026