Locally hosted Juneteenth celebration returns to Oxford
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that enslaved people were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863.
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Oxford NAACP Chapter to host annual Freedom Fund Banquet
“(It’s) a great time to bring the community together and honor our young people, honor our leaders.”
Oxford residents honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sponsored by the Oxford NAACP Branch and the City of Oxford, the event featured an art exhibition showcasing local children’s art.
Oxford NAACP celebrates annual Freedom Fund Banquet
Multiple students and community members were recognized during Oxford NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet, which supports scholarships for graduating high school seniors.
Oxford NAACP to host annual Freedom Fund Banquet
The Oxford NAACP's annual Freedom Fund Banquet, which raises money for student scholarships and branch operations, is coming up soon.
Local couple’s civil rights activism spans decades
Bill and Sybil Miller met at Miami University more than 60 years ago and have stayed active fighting for social justice together since then.
Local preschool teacher strives to educate and protect her community
LaTricia Hillman, a member of the Oxford NAACP, has spent the past decade building her own successful preschool in Oxford, putting a strong focus on nature.