From Soul of the Southside in Minneapolis to Opal’s Walk for Freedom in St. Paul and celebrations in St. Cloud, Winona, Marshall and beyond, here is your comprehensive guide to Juneteenth 2026 events across Minnesota.
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VP Harris Bids Farewell to Howard University Crowd, Urges Supporters to Keep Fighting for America
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a powerful farewell speech at Howard University, urging her supporters to continue fighting for justice and equity, and reminding them that meaningful change requires sustained effort.
Nobody’s free until everybody’s free
‘We don’t want people to think that Juneteenth is a stopping point, because it isn’t. It’s a beginning.’
In first nationwide election since Roe was overturned, voters opt to protect abortion access
The first major election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade saw abortion rights on the ballot in a record number of states.
Are African Americans truly free?
The result is two nations in one, with Whites’ overall living standards rivaling Canada’s or Western Europe, while Blacks live a life that is closer in quality to Mexico or Palestine.Â
