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Emancipation Proclamation to be Displayed at National Archives During Juneteenth Weekend

by WI Web Staff June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

The Emancipation Proclamation will be showcased at the National Archives in D.C. starting Friday and through the Juneteenth holiday on Monday.

D.C. Statehood Buttressed on Emancipation Day

by James Wright Jr. April 21, 2021December 21, 2021

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the El Paso County Coliseum on Feb. 11, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. Trump continues his campaign for a wall to be built along the border as the Democrats in Congress are asking for other border security measures. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Op-Ed, Opinion, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

JESSE JACKSON: Spirit of Emancipation Proclamation Under Attack Again Today

by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. December 30, 2019December 21, 2021

Courtesy of D.C. Ward 8 Commissioner Salim Adofo

Black Experience, Black History

Juneteenth Celebrations to Focus on Black Liberation, Justice, Voter Registration

by WI Guest Author June 18, 2019December 21, 2021

A Time to Embrace History

by WI Guest Author March 27, 2019October 31, 2020

An Abraham Lincoln actor participates in the Emancipation Day Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Northwest. /Photo by Patricia Little @5feet2

Op-Ed, Opinion, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

JESSE JACKSON: Remember, Rekindle the Spirit of Emancipation Proclamation

by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. January 3, 2018October 31, 2020

Rev. James Coleman (All Nations Baptist Church via Facebook)

Columnists, Faith, Lyndia Grant

THE RELIGION CORNER: Back in the Day, ‘Til Morning Comes!

by Lyndia Grant December 28, 2016October 30, 2020

From right: Dr. Thomas Tyler, artistic director, Imani Gonzales, Ronald D. Johnson, Evelyn Cieventon, Everette Williams and Dr. Steven Allen will direct different parts of an inspirational concert that will pay tribute to the new National African American Museum of History and Culture. The 200-voice choir rehearses on Saturday, Sept. 10 in northwest D.C. Photo by Roy Lewis

Music Accents Opening of African-American Museum

by Hamil R. Harris September 21, 2016October 30, 2020

President Obama Celebrates 150th Anniversary of the 13th Amendment

by NNPAFreddie December 14, 2015October 30, 2020

Columnists, Julianne Malveaux, Op-Ed, Opinion

Look Who’s ‘Lazy’ and ‘Crazy’

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux October 29, 2013October 30, 2020