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Artsline - RVA Celebrates Juneteenth with Music, Dance, & History!
Elegba Folklore Society will hold a Juneteenth Performance at Dogwood Dell and a Juneteenth Celebration at Dorey Park. See below for details.
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“What I love about Juneteenth is that even in that extended wait, we still find something to celebrate. Even though the story has never been tidy, and Black folks have had to march and fight for every inch of our freedom, our story is nonetheless one of progress.” ~ Michelle Obama
Cultural events come alive this week with Juneteenth celebrations and performances honoring Virginia’s new state holiday. Dance, music, visual arts – you will find many ways to commemorate the day and dig deep into the story of our nation. This is the season for freedom and a perfect time to get out into RVA and celebrate the women and men who fought and continue to fight for this inalienable right.
Some San Antonio residents still wanting for water
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Eddie Gomez waits for his 5-gallon buckets to fill with water at one of the San Antonio Water System’s water distribution locations on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. SAWS opened seven bulk water pickup sites after severe cold and snow disrupted water service to many customers. Some lost service altogether; others need water because their pipes froze and split, causing leaks.William Luther /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Eddie Gomez waits Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 for his five gallon buckets to fill with water at one of the San Antonio Water System’s free water distribution locations.William Luther, Staff / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
Biden-Harris Inauguration 2021: Ceremony schedule, timings, how to watch in India
The Inauguration Day 2021 will mark the first-ever curated live stream event for young Americans before and during the Inaugural Ceremonies. Signage is seen outside the White House ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration, in Washington. (Photo: Reuters)
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Updated: Jan 20, 2021, 08:42 PM IST
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, while Kamala Harris will take oath as the first woman Vice President on Wednesday. Biden, 78, will take the oath on his 127-year-old family Bible, which will be held by his wife, Jill Biden.
Biden, who will be the oldest president in American history, will deliver his first presidential address to the country after taking oath shortly after noon. The historic speech, with the theme of unity and healing, is being prepared by his Indian-American speech writer Vinay Reddy.
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