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President Joe Biden presents teh Presidential Medal of Freedom to Congressman James E. Clyburn. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor that the President can bestow. The recipients "are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields," the White House said in the statement. (Photo: DreamInColor Photo / NNPA)

Medgar Evers, Rep. Clyburn, Among Nineteen Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) joins all Americans today to salute all of the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award recipients at the...

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BIN Explains: A Brief History Of The Juneteenth Holiday

Photo: Getty Images Juneteenth has traditionally been recognized as a regional holiday among Black communities in Texas and across the South. However, it has grown to...