Critical Race Theory, developed in the 1970s, seeks to highlight how racism influences all aspects of society and how past systemic inequities continue to shape policies. At Governor Kemp’s urging, the Georgia Board of Education ...
After growing support nationwide, Juneteenth, the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, is now a federal holiday. Long before the decision to make Juneteenth a holiday, governments including the City of Atlanta ...
With the stroke of his pen, President Joe Biden signed bipartisan supported legislation into law establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Surrounded by members of congress, Biden said, “Great nations don’t ignore their most painful moments. ...