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'An American holiday': Nashville celebrates Juneteenth with music, dance and more
Gary Burke looked on proudly in his Civil War-era U.S. Colored Troops uniform as Juneteenth festivities unfolded at the Tennessee State Museum. He watched as the Sankofa African Drum and Dance group performed, filling the Great Hall with drum beats while dancers in brightly colored outfits got the crowd clapping and moving along with them. "Juneteenth is not only an African American holiday, it's an American holiday," Burke said. "It's a chance for people from all backgrounds to celebrate emancipation for oppressed people. It's very important that we celebrate together today." Burke said he is the great-great-grandson of Peter Bailey, who was part of Company K in the 17th Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops and a veteran of the Battle of Nashville in 1864. Burke has been dressing in full uniform for reenactments for 20 years and had plans to be part of the Juneteenth615 event at Historic Fort Negley later that night. Juneteenth commemorates the day the last group of enslaved people were freed in America. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it took until June 19, 1865, for Union troops to free the last of those enslaved in Galveston, Texas. The holiday has long been celebrated in the Black community. Then-President Joe Biden declared it a federal holiday in 2021, dubbing it Juneteenth National Independence Day. More: What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained A few miles away from the Tennessee State Museum, the National Museum of African American Music opened its doors to mark the day. The public was welcomed in for the free event, which included access to the museum's galleries, live performances, interactive art projects for kids, a screening of a special documentary by the Metro Human Relations Commission and a drum circle that visitors could join. Ariel and Whitney Giles-Paul drove from Murfreesboro to attend with their 3-year-old daughter, Journey. They were excited to experience the museum for the first time and learn more about the rich history of African American music. "We just wanted Journey to experience this, too," Whitney Giles-Paul said, as a recording of the Fisk Jubilee singers performing an African spiritual played in the background. This year's Juneteenth celebration comes in a time fraught with worries over President Donald Trump's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion efforts nationwide. In Tennessee, lawmakers passed the "Dismantling DEI Departments Act" earlier this year. More: Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth Ariel Giles-Paul said she worried about Juneteenth events, including the one at the museum, being a possible target for violence amid political tension. Pro-immigration and anti-Trump rallies have sprung up in recent days around the country. "Even today, I told (my wife), 'Should we even go? What if something happens?'" she said. "But I'm of the mindset that we just have to keep going and keep persisting. We have to live our life. Plus we have a little one. We have to be good role models for her." Reach reporter Rachel Wegner via email at RAwegner@ You can also find her on Twitter or Bluesky under the handle RachelAnnWegner. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Juneteenth in Nashville: Celebrations include music, dance, history
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3 days ago
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Person arrested after Napier Pharmacy break-in
Life Pharmacy in Napier. Photo: Google Maps Street View Police have arrested one person after a Napier Pharmacy was broken into for a third time in just 10 weeks. Police said two offenders used a weapon to break into the store at 2.30am on Monday and took several items, including expensive perfumes. Officers found a vehicle shortly after the incident which contained the stolen items. Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey has worked at the store for 45 years. He said he's had to replace the shopfront three times since the break-ins, costing him an estimated $30,000. "Our insurance company isn't going to be very happy, I can see our premiums going through the roof - it just makes it tougher in a tough environment." He said the thefts left him "a bit stressed and emotional", but was thankful for the Napier community that had supported him and other staff members. "We had a gentleman drop in a $50 coffee voucher for the staff." A young person was referred to Youth Aid and the items had since been returned to the store. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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4 days ago
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Napier pharmacy owner considers closing after being raided three times in 10 weeks
Life Pharmacy in Napier. Photo: Google Maps Street View A Napier pharmacy owner says he's contemplating shutting up shop after his store was raided for the third time in just 10 weeks. Police say they responded to a burglary at Life Pharmacy in Napier at 2.30 am on Monday, where thieves had smashed through the stores front door in search of expensive perfumes. Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey has worked at the store for 45 years. He said the stores front door had to be replaced three times since the break-ins started 10 weeks ago, costing him an estimated $30,000. "Our insurance company isn't going to be very happy, I can see our premiums going through the roof - it just makes it tougher in a tough environment." He said the thefts left him "a bit stressed and emotional", but was thankful for the Napier community that had supported him and other staff members. "We've got some amazing customers who have been into see us in the last couple days," Bailey said. "We had a gentleman drop in a $50 coffee voucher for the staff." He said pharmacies were already a struggling businesses, and he had already seen them start to disappear from the city. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
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4 days ago
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Napier CBD's only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks
business crime 28 minutes ago Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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03-05-2025
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Australian wine export value bounces back in China, volumes not yet recovered
Australian wine exports to China exceeded A$1bn ($640m) in the 12 months since tariffs were lifted in March 2024, but volumes are not yet back to pre-tariff levels, new data from the trade body Wine Australia shows. China lifted hefty tariffs on Australian wine at the end of March last year, ending three years of punitive taxes which devastated some of Australia's winemaking regions. In 2024, mainland China was the top destination by value, with exports growing nearly 2% to $1.03bn, according to Wine Australia's Export Report which covers the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. While value of exports to China are now "at a similar" level to where they were before tariffs came into force, volumes sold are yet to recover, Wine Australia's market insights manager Peter Bailey said in a statement. Over the 12-month period export volumes of Australian wine to China grew roughly 2% to 96 million litres, a 44% drop from its peak in 2018, he said. "While the total value of shipments to mainland China is now at a similar level to the years immediately before tariffs on Australian bottled wine came into force, volume in the last 12 months is 23% smaller than the 5-year average between 2016 and 2020 and 44% below the peak in 2018." Bailey added that though the value of exports to mainland China was relatively back to pre-tariff levels, volume levels showed the region was "a premium market for Australian wine and will therefore not solve oversupply issues in Australia'. Total international exports from Australia increased 41% to A$2.64bn from April 2024 through March, and by volume grew 6% to 647 million litres. The average value of exports increased 33% to A$4.09 per litre, its highest average in almost two decades. China was key to the overall success of exports. International exports, excluding mainland China, declined 13% in value to A$1.62 billion and 9% in volume to 551 million litres, the lowest value for exports excluding China in ten years and lowest volume in over twenty years. The decline in value was driven by lower Hong Kong sales, while the volume drop was due to lower demand in UK, the US and Canada, the trade body said. In the twelve month period, export volumes to the UK dropped 8% to 208 million litres. Shipments to the US fell 17% to 106 million litres, and to Canada fell 19% to 60 million litres. Despite the upturn in exports to China, Wine Australia said tariffs, changing consumer habits and cost-of-living pressures were all live challenges. "The global wine market is facing considerable headwinds which are impacting on results for other markets aside from mainland China and are unlikely to be resolved in the near-term," the group said in a statement. "While there has been a long-term trend of consumers drinking less alcohol due to health and wellness concerns, more recent cost-of-living pressures could continue or potentially get worse in certain markets, given the economic and political turmoil taking place globally. Escalating trade wars have the potential to increase prices, complicate supply chains, and rapidly change the competitive landscape in key wine markets in the near-term," it added. "Australian wine export value bounces back in China, volumes not yet recovered" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
