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Juneteenth celebrations have been around since the 1800s, but it didn't become a federal holiday until just three years ago.
Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free. Here's ...
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America. Many communities across the U.S. celebrate the holiday with special events.
On Juneteenth. I think about all the freedom fighters — famous and forgotten — who walked before us. And I think about all of ...
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Reno for the past 37 years despite not becoming a federal holiday until 2021 and a state ...
Freedom Day” is annually celebrated by the Second Baptist Church in New Albany with a program open to the public. This year ...
Juneteenth isn't just a new federal holiday; it's a long-standing celebration of freedom. Local historian Crystal Reynolds ...