Juneteenth

Infamous Democratic Congresswoman Dies at 74

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The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …

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Mass shooting at Juneteenth celebration, 20 shot and at least 1 dead

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Tragedy struck during a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, when one person was killed and at least 20 others shot. The incident, reported to have taken place at 12:30 a.m. in a strip mall along Route 83 near Honeysuckle Rose Lane, reportedly involved up to 30 shots. According to witness Markeshia Avery, the event was intended to be a celebration, but the crowd of “at least 200 teens and young adults” quickly …

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