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![The top panel of a new mural for Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens depicts the origins of the historic Black church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mt-Zion-mural-top-e1718749577161-900x422.png)
A new mural at Mount Zion Baptist Church honors Black history in Athens
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In honor of Black history in Athens, a mural depicting the origins of the historic Mount Zion Church is temporarily replacing the church’s rose window. … Read More
![The Andrew Jackson Davidson Club from Athens Middle School showcasing their activities to festival visitors](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-1-of-1-14-Large-1-e1687369684750-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: Ohio University celebrates Juneteenth
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University commemorated Juneteenth with a Black history Tour and a festival. A diverse group of community members gathered Saturday at the Baker University Center, eager… Read More
![A young boy walks past a painting depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles in 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ap20171727050509_custom-5421682442bce7171b9944c42238b44b3f01c4f7-scaled-e1687196157809-900x422.jpg)
Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
By: Alana Wise | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth this weekend, the third year since the holiday was given federal status by President Biden in 2021. The date commemorates the fall… Read More
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Juneteenth Community Celebration 2022!
Black History Walking Tour of Uptown Athens Time: 10:00 a.m. | Location: Meet at Baker Center, 4th Floor Start your Juneteenth by joining us for a walking tour of local… Read More
![Over a year after Black Lives Matter protests erupted across the country, many are questioning what progress has been made toward racial equity.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Untitled-2-900x422.png)
A Year In Review: After Countless Cries For Racial Justice, Where Are We Now?
By: Sara Crawford | Maria McGinnis | The Collaborative News Lab @ Kent State University, Sarah Taylor | WKSU
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KENT, Ohio (WKSU) — Last year, streets throughout the U.S. were full of people protesting racial injustices that have tormented the country for years, demanding real change. Since then, task… Read More
![People around Mt. Zion Baptist Church](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Juneteenth-Mt-Zion-church-e1624377367311-900x422.jpg)
Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth… Read More
![People around Mt. Zion Baptist Church](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-Juneteenth-Mt-Zion-church-e1624377367311-900x422.jpg)
Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. … Read More
![A woman holds up a sign during q protest, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AP21054747417891-e1614196965194-900x422.jpg)
Lawmakers Revive Bills To Fight Racism, Honor Juneteenth
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Racism would be declared a public health crisis in Ohio and the day celebrating the official end of slavery would become a paid state holiday under… Read More
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Juneteenth in Athens: A Day for Celebration, Protest and Reflection
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Juneteenth was a busy day in Athens. Celebrations kicked off at noon at the steps of the Athens County Courthouse where a group of community members… Read More