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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Written By: Shay Thompson The day a child steps into the world of formal education is a momentous occasion—one filled with both excitement and trepidation

Written By: Sherrel Stewart Birmingham City Schools prepares for new school year with exciting opportunities