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The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoIt also may come from, as Austin suggests, a disinclination to completely face the country's past with slavery, as well as its far-reaching and...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Politico via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoOver the decades, Juneteenth has also been called Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Black Fourth of July and second Independence Day among others. “Because...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 8 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Hezbollah chief says nowhere in Israel will be spared in case of full-blown war
AFP via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoHezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah on Wednesday warned "no place" in Israel would be spared in case of...
5 things white people need to hear on Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 4 hours agoThis is what Juneteenth means to me. If white people truly want to celebrate Juneteenth, what better way to honor America’s actual Independence Day than...
Swinney refuses to predict future of independence movement if SNP loses majority
Press Association News via AOL· 6 hours agoThe document states: “Vote SNP for Scotland to become an independent country.” The party’s position...
Majority would trigger independence talks - SNP manifesto
BBC News· 7 hours agoJohn Swinney has said the Scottish government will be "empowered" to begin negotiations for a second...
King Felipe VI celebrates 10 years as Spain's head of state
Euronews via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoAfter ascending to the throne following his father Juan Carlos I's dramatic abdication, Felipe VI...
Gunnison’s Independence Day Celebration promises fun for all ages
Provo Daily Herald· 12 hours agoThe Independence Day Celebration Committee is thrilled to unveil its exciting plans for this year’s ...