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The history of Juneteenth, the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery
In June 1865, the South's slaves had already technically been free for more than two years thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation, but true freedom for millions still had yet to come. In the ...
Juneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King ...
Juneteenth is right around the corner! Also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," this holiday represents a turning ...
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While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.
Juneteenth marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, becoming a symbol of freedom and equality.
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The vital role that the US Army played in the establishment of Juneteenth
On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger did something historic.
Over 300 members of the Menlo Park community came to the Belle Haven Community Campus on June 19 to celebrate Juneteenth.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Community members are celebrating the city’s 36th annual Juneteenth event today in Sinnissippi Park.
Not through textbooks, but through paintings, sculptures, essays and colorful displays, students shared their interpretations ...
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