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Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Take ‘The View’ to Church for Juneteenth
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin joined Maverick City Music on ABC’s “The View" for a June 20 performance of their song “Kingdom" in honor of Juneteenth. The song is from a collaborative album Franklin and Maverick City have released with the purpose of raising awareness about mass incarceration.
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Juneteenth Celebrations Teach History, Praise God for Freedom
Juneteenth was declared a national holiday in 2021.
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John MacArthur Touts the Benefits of Slavery in a 2012 Video That Has Resurfaced
A 2012 video published by the "Grace to You” preaching ministry has been gaining fresh attention, as the clip features John MacArthur and his favorable opinion toward the concept of slavery.
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Christian Leaders Reflect on Juneteenth 2022 and the Work There Still Is To Do
Sunday, June 19, was Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery for Black Americans. As observation of the federal holiday continues with some employees getting Monday, June 20, off, some believers and Christian leaders are reflecting on the racial work that still needs to be done.
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‘One of the Greatest Honors’—President Biden Makes Juneteenth a National Holiday
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have signed a bill into law that makes Juneteenth a national holiday.
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This Is How Churches Are Observing Juneteenth 2020
Churches across the country are using Juneteenth 2020 as a chance not only to remember the end of slavery but also to foster understanding in their communities.