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VOICES: For Juneteenth, read the full text of the Emancipation Proclamation
Dayton Daily News· 1 day agoEditor’s Note: On January 1, 1863 and three years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via AOL· 1 day agoIt was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved...
'Free-ish': Missoula Juneteenth event shares how connecting with the past informs the future
KPAX Missoula· 6 hours agoJuneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union troops reached Galveston, Texas and delivered the news of the emancipation < ...
Journey to Juneteenth: Tallahassee family continues Florida’s Emancipation Day traditions
WCTV Tallahassee· 1 day agoIn Florida, Emancipation Day is traditionally celebrated on May 20. On that day in 1865, the ...
Juneteenth is a time for assessment
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 2 days agoEliza Anderson, Deseret News On Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed by President Abraham Lincoln, became effective. The purpose...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIts origins date back to June 19, 1865, when the last group of people enslaved in the southern U.S....
Middletown Art Center recognizes Juneteenth with annual celebration
The Lake County Record-Bee· 7 hours agoThe army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved Texans were free two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. The
LET FREEDOM RING: Locals reflect on meaning of Juneteenth as celebrations for the holiday continue
Twin States News· 24 hours agoJune 19, 1865 is the day when over 250-thousand African Americans, still enslaved after the ...
Frederick commemorates historic Emancipation Association with marker unveiling
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoFrederick officials on Wednesday unveiled a marker commemorating the historic Emancipation Association building as dozens of attendees listened to speakers speak about Frederick’s history of ...
For the first time, Juneteenth is a free entry day at national parks
USA TODAY via AOL· 3 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was supposed to take effect on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing "all persons held...