NKCAC, St. Elizabeth partner to host annual Juneteenth celebration in Covington; city hall closed
Covington City Hall will be closed on Wednesday in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. They will reopen at 8 a.m…
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Underground Railroad Freedom Center to hold Juneteenth street festival, offer free admission
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is turning Freedom Way in Cincinnati into a street festival in celebration of freedom…
Covington Juneteenth events begin Friday; City Hall closed June 19 for ‘second Independence Day’
For the third year in a row, the City of Covington is closing its offices on June 19 to celebrate…
Governor declares Juneteenth (June 19) a state ‘Executive Branch’ holiday, beginning this year
Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth – a day that commemorates African Americans’ many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice…
David Childs: Juneteenth’s meaning and history — encouraging all to learn, celebrate, and do better
The author George Orwell, who wrote the insightful and prophetic book 1984, stated that “the most effective way to destroy…
Juneteenth annual celebration to be held at Lincoln Grant Scholar house in Covington on Saturday
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s (NKCAC) Fatherhood and Lincoln Grant Scholar House programs will partner with St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
For Family By Family, City of Florence team up for first Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th
For Family by Family LLC (FFBF) and the City of Florence will present a first Florence Juneteenth Event, Monday June 19, from…
Juneteenth flag flying all month long in Covington’s Randolph Park celebrating June 19 emancipation day
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Juneteenth is Monday, June 19th. In Covington, Juneteenth is a month-long celebration. Thanks to Phyllis…
Juneteenth 2022 — celebrating holiday many African-Americans recognize as ‘Freedom Day’
The recognition of “Juneteenth” will loom larger in the City of Covington this year, with City offices closed this coming…
A reminder: St. Elizabeth, NKY CAC hosting Juneteenth celebration Saturday, onsite screenings
For the second year in a row, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is teaming up with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission…
NKY Community Action Commission, St. Elizabeth join for Juneteenth celebration June 18 in Covington
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is joining St. Elizabeth Healthcare (St. Elizabeth) to celebrate Juneteenth on June 18…
Covington acknowledges its diversity, inclusive attitude with new Juneteenth official holiday
The City of Covington has a new official holiday: Juneteenth. On a practical level, that means City Hall will remain…
Commission to state House: Covington needs ‘seat at the table,’ takes issue with proposed redistricting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A firm ‘No.’ That’s what the City of Covington is saying in response to the…
Constance Alexander: After 41 years away, Anita Crowe’s memories of home remain vivid
Anita Jones Crowe never regretted her decision to move back to Murray in 2014, after forty-one years away. Even now,…
Lynn James: Let us hope that 2020 will be the year the second half of the civil war ended
It’s that time of year again when fireworks are heard and seen going off every day and night (legal or…
Catrena Bowman-Thomas: It’s Juneteenth; celebrate end of slavery and pursue meaningful ‘what’s next’
Today is Juneteenth! A holiday recognized by the state of Kentucky and many other states, Juneteenth is the oldest nationally…
Freedom Center joins with museums coast-to-coast to launch BLKFREEDOM.org this Friday
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will join five other leading Black museums and historical institutions to launch BLKFREEDOM.org, a…