Business InsiderWhy the campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday took decadesBy InsiderJuneteenth just became the US's newest federal holiday after overcoming decades of political obstacles. To many Black Americans, Juneteenth holds much historical and cultural significance — Juneteenth is a symbol of both generational trauma and progress in America from its long history of slavery. While momentum for the holiday grew in the last year of racial unrest, the campaign for Juneteenth to be a federal holiday is nothing new.
Business InsiderFatherhood Kevin Hart says Barack Obama got involved with Netflix's 'Fatherhood' because its shows a 'Black man being a good father' Insider - Jason Guerrasio The Netflix movie "Fatherhood" is not just unique because it features Kevin Hart in a dramatic role, but also because it's one of the rare times …
Business InsiderJuneteenth Congress just voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Here's why the campaign took decades. Insider - Ashley Davis To many Black Americans, Juneteenth holds far more historical and cultural significance than other official holidays. Often called Emancipation Day, …
Business InsiderTokyo Japan is lifting COVID-19 restrictions for Tokyo one month before it hosts the Olympics Insider - Sinéad Baker Japan is lifting its coronavirus state of emergency in nine of its prefectures, including Tokyo, a month before the Tokyo Olympics begin. NHK, Japan's …
Business InsiderJill Biden 9 times Jill Biden has sent a message with her outfits Insider - Amanda Krause Jill Biden wore "vote" boots in September 2020 while voting in Delaware's state primary. The limited-edition shoes, called the 5050 Vote Boots, were …
Business InsiderPete ButtigiegPete and Chasten Buttigieg are celebrating their third anniversary after meeting on a dating app. Here's a timeline of their... Insider - Frank Olito Summer 2015: Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Glezman met on a dating app and started chatting on FaceTime. In 2015, Pete was a first-term mayor in South …
Business InsiderHow Biden planned Putin summit to avoid past mistakes by Trump & other leadersBy InsiderPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday is holding his first summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin — and has taken careful steps to avoid the traps his counterpart likes to set. Putin has a history of keeping meeting attendees waiting and responding to challenges by airing grievances and deflecting criticism with barbs of his own.
Business InsiderU.S. Politics A$AP Rocky says Donald Trump's involvement in his Swedish assault trial 'made it a little worse' Insider - Ashley Simone Johnson A$AP Rocky recently revealed how he felt about Donald Trump getting involved in his 2019 Swedish assault trial. In his new documentary "Stockholm …
Business InsiderHunter Biden Hunter Biden is starting a full-time career as an artist, and is selling his work for up to $500,000 a piece Insider - Lauren Edmonds Hunter Biden has embarked on a full-time career as an artist, and some of his paintings can cost six figures. While speaking with Artnet, the lawyer …
Business InsiderColumbia UniversityA North Korean defector says going to Columbia University reminded her of the oppressive regime, saying she felt forced 'think... Insider - Ashley Collman A North Korean defector has told Fox News that she fears for the future of the US after attending Columbia University, where she says the atmosphere …
Business InsiderChemicalsA schoolteacher in Louisiana's 'cancer alley' has won a 'Green Nobel' for stopping companies from building chemical plants... Insider - Hilary Brueck The sugar cane that grew along the banks of the Mississippi River in Louisiana used to taste different. 70-year-old Sharon Lavigne remembers it as so …
