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The origins of Juneteenth: History, celebrations and more
theGrio via AOL· 5 days agoThe holiday’s history and origins deserve to be honored amid celebrations of joy and freedom. The...
Our View: A celebration of freedom -- for all
The Sun Chronicle· 5 days agoOn the night of Jan. 1, 1863, enslaved and free Blacks gathered in churches and private homes across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation& ...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via AOL· 3 days agoIt was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved...
Sen. Tim Scott and Dr. Ben Carson host Juneteenth commemoration
KGNS Laredo TX· 4 days agoWASHINGTON (Gray DC) -[ANCHOR] Juneteenth is a holiday marking the end of slavery in America. To...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoBiden said: "All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history." It was the...
Opinion: Juneteenth
Idaho State Journal· 1 day agoOn “Juneteenth,” I heard the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, read over the radio, and it was inspiring to hear the words of the document...
The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFlorida has its own version of 'Juneteenth' Truth is, Juneteenth has been part and parcel of...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Politico via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after...
From emancipation to remembrance: Bristol confronts its painful past
WCYB NBC 5· 3 days agoWednesday was June 19, also known as Juneteenth. It marks the day when word of the Emancipation ...
Why I Celebrate Juneteenth - And Response (2)
The Chattanoogan· 3 days agoThroughout history slavery has existed. On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued by executive order the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation ...
