Texas BBQ and the Road to National Recognition: A Look at Juneteenth's History and Future

At 8:47 p.m. EST, seconds before a collision, the air traffic controller asked the helicopter crew if they had the CRJ (regional jet) in sight. One second later, the jet's crew received a traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) alert and audible warning "traffic; traffic." A helicopter crew member was talking to the controller during this time, which may have caused them to miss part of the transmission. Fifteen seconds before the crash, the helicopter co-pilot asked the pilot if they had visual contact with the jet. The helicopter pilots may have also missed information about the jet turning towards a different runway. Helicopter pilots typically rely on barometric readings but the helicopter's black box captured its radio altitude. Experts suggest the night vision goggles worn by the pilots, combined with a plane taking off just before the collision, could have caused them to misdirect their attention.

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American actor Bruce Willis was born in 1955. He gained widespread fame and cultural influence playing John McClane in the *Die Hard* franchise, reprising his role in sequels released in 1990 and 1995. Subaru even created a limited edition "Subaru Legacy Touring Bruce" to honor Willis's success. In addition to action roles, Willis has also taken on dramatic parts, including appearing in Quentin Tarantino's *Pulp Fiction*. He has also branched out into music, contributing spoken word vocals to the Blues Traveler album *North Hollywood Shootout*.

Karen Read's second-degree murder trial began with jury selection on April 1st, 2025. She is charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene. A mistrial was declared in her first trial due to a deadlocked jury. The prosecution argues that Read's own statements and evidence will prove her guilt. The defense maintains Read's innocence and claims she is the victim of a police cover-up. Read's legal team includes a former juror from her first trial, and supporters are present near the courthouse.

Barbecue is central to most Juneteenth celebrations. Texas was the first state to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday in the late 1970s. Organizations like the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation campaigned for national recognition. In 2021, Congress passed an act establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The Diversity Commission is seeking sponsors for the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration with three sponsorship levels.

Barbecue is central to most Juneteenth celebrations. Texas was the first state to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday in the late 1970s. In 2013, the U.S. Senate acknowledged Lula Briggs Galloway's work in bringing national recognition to Juneteenth. The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation advocated for Congressional designation of Juneteenth as a national day of observance. Opal Lee, the racial justice movement, and the Congressional Black Caucus spurred the Senate to unanimously pass the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021, establishing it as a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, its implementation was delayed in areas still under Confederate control. In Texas, enslaved people remained bound until June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced the proclamation's enforcement. This day became known as "Juneteenth."

Slow lorises are primates known for their large eyes. There are at least eight recognized species of slow loris: * Sunda slow loris (N. coucang) * Bengal slow loris (N. bengalensis) * Javan slow loris (N. javanicus) * Philippine slow loris (N. menagensis) * Bangka slow loris (N. bancanus) * Bornean slow loris (N. borneanus) * Kayan River slow loris (N. kayan) * Sumatran slow loris (N. hilleri) Slow lorises weigh between 265 grams (9.3 oz) and 2,100 grams (74 oz), depending on the species. They have gained popularity online through videos showcasing their behavior.

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Leonard Lauder, emeritus chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies, has a passion for collecting art. He has quietly donated 12 major Cubist works to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met), including pieces by Picasso, Léger, Gris, and Braque. Lauder also began donating his collection of Andy Warhol posters to the Met in 1984. He and his brother Ronald are the heirs to the Estée Lauder Companies fortune, founded by their parents. Lauder stepped down as CEO of Estée Lauder in 1999. He has a particular fondness for Rivers' work, an artist he first encountered at a Jewish Museum exhibit in 1965. Through the Leonard and Evelyn Lauder Fund, he and his wife have sponsored exhibitions at the Whitney Museum. They have two sons: William, executive chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, and Gary, managing director of Lauder Partners LLC.

Mike Lee won the 2010 U.S. Senate election in Utah, defeating incumbent Bob Bennett in the Republican primary and then winning the general election against independent candidate Evan McMullin. Lee was challenged in the Republican primary by John Bridgewater but ultimately secured the nomination with 51% of the vote. FiveThirtyEight reports that Lee voted with Donald Trump's positions on legislation 81.3% of the time as of July 2018. Senator Lee introduced a resolution designating June as 'Fidelity Month' to celebrate faith, family values, and patriotism. The resolution acknowledges the national strife resulting from declining traditional values and reaffirms dedication to these principles for the well-being of the American people.

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Jimmy Swaggart founded the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which operates the SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN). The ministry launched the "Jimmy Swaggart Telecast," broadcast across the United States. In 1984, Swaggart established Jimmy Swaggart Bible College (JSBC). Several generations of the Swaggart family are involved in ministerial work; his son Donnie and grandson Gabriel are also preachers.

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Robert MacIntyre is a Scottish professional golfer who competes on both the European Tour and PGA Tour. He began his career as an amateur, achieving success before turning professional in late 2017. In July 2019, MacIntyre made his debut at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, placing sixth.

J.J. Spaun won the U.S. Open, taking home $4.3 million. Runner-up Robert MacIntyre received $2.322 million, and third-place finisher Viktor Hovland earned $1.459 million. The total purse for the tournament was $21.5 million.