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Celebrating Juneteenth: Festivals, fireworks and more in the DC area
As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a group of Anacostia residents and shop owners is starting a new tradition ...
How cities are scaling back Juneteenth celebrations after Trump-era DEI rollbacks
Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...
Planning for Juneteenth? DC services announce June 19 closures
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW): Trash, recycling, and food waste will not be collected on Thursday, June 19.
LIST | Ways to celebrate Juneteenth around the DMV
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration (Thursday, June 19, starting at 11 a.m.) 165 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md. Freedom ...
Anacostia residents celebrate 11th Street Bridge, connection to end of slavery
As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a group of residents and shop owners in Anacostia are starting a new ...
Explainer-What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.Long a regional ...
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How to celebrate Juneteenth in D.C.
Celebrate Juneteenth around D.C. with festivals, history and family-friendly gatherings. The big picture: Juneteenth — a new ...
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Black Museums, Exhibits That Should Be On Your Summer Vacation Plans
As you make your summer travel plans, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your ...
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Hagerstown Juneteenth celebrations to include inaugural football game
Plans in western Maryland are well underway for Juneteenth celebrations — and one focus this year is some healthy competition ...
What's the history of Juneteenth? What it celebrates
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...