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Queen Maria statue inaugurated in Jucu, Transylvania
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A new public square centered on a statue of Queen Maria of Romania has opened in Jucu, Cluj county, drawing royal, church, academic and civic figures to the Transylvanian village on June 5, 2026. The project blends monument, historical panels and…
Freestyle Digital Media releases music documentary 'Jewel’s Catch One'
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Freestyle Digital Media released the documentary feature Jewel’s Catch One on North American digital HD, cable and satellite platforms starting June 16, 2026. The film chronicles the legacy of Catch One, America’s oldest Black-owned disco, and its…
Michael Caven memoir traces Texas gay bar empire and LGBTQ history
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Michael Caven has released Spilling the Tea, a memoir that spans a Texas gay bar empire, chosen family, and the rise of America’s first LGBTQ-themed restaurant.
Vlasic Labs brings Michigan golf fundraiser back July 10
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, on July 10 to raise money for The Forgotten Prisoner Foundation and support former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event underscores how…
OpCritical releases 'Liar Liar' as punk-rock critique of oligarchy
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OpCritical released “Liar Liar” on June 16, 2026, as its fifth single and music video of the year.
Laureen Andalib profile highlights art, memory and cultural healing
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Laureen Andalib, a Bangladeshi-American artist and award-winning director in Oakland, is using storytelling, education and community-centered practice to preserve culture and support collective healing.
Michael Albert imagines a post-revolution America in new book
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Michael Albert’s new 482-page book, The Wind Cries Freedom: An Oral History of the Next American Revolution, argues that ordinary people can organize to build a more just and democratic future.
Rand Paul to speak at FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas
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FreedomFest will bring Sen. Rand Paul and other speakers to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from July 8-11, 2026, as the conference marks America’s 250th anniversary.
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, 2026
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Angela Sadler Williamson brings PBS series back to Detroit
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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.
Digital archives help recover forgotten women’s history
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Historian Diane Helentjaris says digitized newspaper collections are helping researchers rediscover overlooked women and protect their stories for future generations.
Vegan cosmetics market seen reaching $29.8 billion by 2030
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The global vegan cosmetics market is projected to grow from $19.5 billion in 2025 to nearly $29.9 billion by 2030, driven by demand for cruelty-free, natural and sustainable beauty products.
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