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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
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Hundreds gather for Jackson’s Juneteenth celebrationJACKSON, MI -- Hundreds gathered at Jackson’s Horace Blackman Park for this year’s Juneteenth celebration and resource fair.
Despite federal grant funding cuts, the Cooper Family Foundation held its annual celebration, which has been a part of the ...
People like business owner Tia Chapman were excited because of how important Juneteenth and the event are to them.
Kicking off in the morning, the Freedom March set the tone for the day with spiritual reflection and historical remembrance.
The summer sun blasting down Saturday didn’t stop hundreds from gathering at Woods Park to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
Celebrations of Juneteenth have been happening at different locations across the country this week, but now a county in our ...
The Lawton Fort Sill community stepped out for a barbecue competition as Juneteenth celebrations continue throughout the city ...
Organizers said the aim was to provide a joyful space for the community to honor the holiday while supporting local artists, ...
Historic Stagville in Durham is at the heart of a week-long Juneteenth celebration, offering a poignant reminder of the ...
Day three of Pittsburgh's Juneteenth celebrations brought thousands to Downtown for the annual Grand Jubilee Parade. Now in ...
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