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As we celebrate Black History Month, 105.3 RNB is shining a spotlight on local history makers from the Carolinas by Saluting Black Excellence. We are honoring people whose vision, courage, and excellence either shaped or continue to shape our communities. Brought to you in part by Carolina Cares Partnership. DR. KIZZMEKIA CORBETT-HELAIRE Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, […]
105.3 R&B presents the “We Them Ones Comedy Tour” on March 22 at 7 pm at the Spectrum Center. Not only are we bringing you one hilarious night of comedy greats, we’re also giving one funny comedian from the Queen City a once in a lifetime shot to open the show live! So get ready […]
Communities across the U.S. are celebrating Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Marked by parades, concerts, and cultural events, the day honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of enslaved people—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. President Biden, […]
The Charlotte City Council votes to make Juneteenth a paid government holiday.
Those looking to celebrate Juneteenth this year can do so at various events happening in the Charlotte area.
In 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation went into effect, Black people in Galveston, Texas were finally liberated.
As we look to celebrate this date this year following a slew of unjust murders and social unrest, here’s a playlist celebrating all of our melanin magic.
What was born out of emancipation in Texas has become a global celebration of Black freedom.
This was more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had freed their counterparts around the country. Although Juneteenth is not a federal holiday, most states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation recognizing it as a holiday or observance.
Alicia Keys and John Legend are next up on the Verzuz Instagram battle stage. On Saturday, Swizz Beatz confirmed that the two multi-time Grammy award winners would square off behind their respective pianos. The battle will take place on June 19th or Juneteenth, the day many African-Americans were told they were “free” from slavery on […]