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Juneteenth 2021 L A events: Parades, concerts, food, art

Print The ongoing national conversation about racial injustice introduced many Americans to a holiday then not well known in the mainstream Juneteenth, celebrating June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, on Jan. 1, 1863. But we couldn’t do much with this knowledge in 2020. The pandemic made public celebrations a no-go, so most Juneteenth 2020 events were muted and, for safety’s sake, virtual. What a difference a year and mass vaccinations can make. This year, Angelenos have a long list of diverse, real-life events to choose from, from remembrances of an early civil rights activist to community parades and rallies to celebrations involving music, food and drink.

In pandemic times, Black maternal health is more important than ever

In pandemic times, Black maternal health is more important than ever Char Adams © Provided by NBC News While the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black communities is well-documented, with Black people taking hits in health, unemployment and education, maternal health advocates are focusing their attention on the particular crisis of care for pregnant Black women during the pandemic. The Covid-19 health crisis has exacerbated existing shortcomings in the nation’s health system. And as a result of the health crisis, pregnant Black women in particular are reportedly enduring limited in-person prenatal care, limited support during labor, social isolation and increased economic anxiety.

We Can Come Together : LA Events Recognizing Black Maternal Health

We Can Come Together : LA Events Recognizing Black Maternal Health
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