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Inland Northwest lawmakers observe Juneteenth | FOX 28 Spokane
FOX 28 Spokane· 4 days ago“On this Juneteenth, we commemorate the perseverance and strength of African Americans who endured...
'The heart of Austin beats here': Juneteenth, visit city's only intact slave quarters
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoPeople may learn what happened at a historic location and the people involved, but rarely do they...
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? It may have been recognized in 2021 but its roots are...
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJuneteenth is a reminder of what African Americans went through, according to Mary Elliott, the curator of American Slavery& ...
The origins of Juneteenth: History, celebrations and more
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 6 days agoIt marks a defining moment in America’s history, providing an opportunity for everyone to learn...
Metro-east civil rights leaders discuss the importance of the Juneteenth holiday
Belleville News-Democrat· 4 days ago“It’s a holiday for every person who believes the peculiar institution of slavery was wrong and that...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024 | CNN Business
CNN.com· 4 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal...
Juneteenth 2024: How Oklahoma's unique history still affects residents today
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 4 days agoLuper Department of African and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. ...part that...
'Strength and resilience': Carver Museum launches Juneteenth exhibit ahead of holiday
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAfrican descent to explore North America. Arizona became a state in 1912, 47 years after slavery was...
What's open and closed for Juneteenth in Iowa?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThat day came over two years after President Abraham Lincoln... Archives and Records Administration. The proclamation did not end slavery, though. The 13th Amendment to the ...
Why Is the Juneteenth Flag Blue and Red? A Guide to Understanding the Juneteenth Flag
Parade via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe colors of the flag are similar to the United States flag because all Americans are able to...
