holiday
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Will you be my April Fool?
An annual custom, every year April 1 rolls around we play pranks on each other followed by an inevitable shout of “April Fools” at one’s intended victim when the gig is up.
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Matunda Ya Kwanza: First Fruits
Since its 1966 inception, Kwanzaa has become a beloved week-long holiday celebrated by the African American community. Established by professor and chairman of Black studies at California State University, Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa was first celebrated December 26, 1966, and ended on January 1, 1967.
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Understanding Juneteenth
Like many Americans you may not be aware of the historical significance of June 19, 1986. You may have heard it suggested that Juneteenth should replace July 4 as the nation’s Independence Day or have wondered if only African Americans’ can celebrate the holiday.
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Town of Wadesboro holds inaugural Juneteenth celebration
WADESBORO — A solemn opening to Wadesboro’s first Juneteenth celebration, Francis Scott Key’s “National Anthem” rang out from the Wadesboro Courthouse at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 15.
