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David J. Kent
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Juneteenth in Washington, DC
by David J. Kent Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 13, 2024 On June 19, 1865, United States Army Major General Gordon Granger delivered to...


abesgirl
Jun 16, 20234 min read
Celebrate Freedom!
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Friday, June 16, 2023 This sketch by Thomas Nast appeared in the January 24, 1863 edition of Harper's...

David J. Kent
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Carl Adams Behind JUNETEENTH "Liberty Calendars”
By Debbie Jackson Washington, D.C. Saturday, February 4, 2023 Carl Adams, a longstanding and active LGDC member, has been working on a...

abesgirl
Jun 18, 20224 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth
By Wendy Swanson Washington, D.C. Saturday, June 18, 2022 2022 marks only the second year that Juneteenth, celebrated in many areas...