Tag: history
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Freedom Delayed Ripples as U.S. Marks Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation of Jan 1, 1863 didn’t free everyone immediately. Juneteenth is on some American’s minds. In Minnesota it’s a state holiday. Freedom “is not finished” acknowledges that work for race inclusion continues. Among the stubborn regressive whites, a nagging, oft-minimized crisis persists with “uppity” Blacks who act with strong self-confidence.
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Fans Gather at Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Uptown to Listen to Authors, Photographers of “Prince: Icon”.
On Tuesday October 22, Twin Cities fans of global music, and cultural icon, Prince, met at Magers & Quinn Booksellers in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. They gathered in order to hear from the authors and independent photographers whose works were compiled in the book “Prince Icon.” The event space, which Magers & Quinn improvises…
Will Wright: Award-Winning Independent Journalism, Exec Oratory and More... 