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Kenneth Griffin, the billionaire art collector and hedge fund founder, purchased the document that abolished slavery, as well ...
As people across the country celebrated Juneteenth, some question whether or not lawmakers in 1865 actually intended to abolish enslavement. Juneteenth commemorates the day (June 19th, 1865) Union ...
The hedge-fund billionaire also paid a record $43.2 million for a copy of the U.S. Constitution four years ago.
The hedge fund founder paid $13.7 million for a copy of the 13th Amendment and $4.4 million for the Emancipation Proclamation ...
Ken Griffin bought an Abraham Lincoln–signed copy of the 13th Amendment, for $13.7 million, and the Emancipation Proclamation ...
Letter writers discuss history of Juneteenth, Holocaust exhibit in Virginia Beach and gubernatorial candidate Abigail ...
Today, we have the opportunity to fully realize the promise of freedom symbolized by Juneteenth through guaranteed income ...
“We will continue to fight to end educational inequalities and continue to build Black economic wealth. We will support one ...
Juneteenth 2025 is this week. Here's what to know about the federal holiday, why it's celebrated and its origins.
Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal ...