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Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 2 hours agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 6 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Statehouse recognizes June as a “Month of Freedom”
WCMH via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Juneteenth isn’t just about a single holiday. On Monday, Ohio lawmakers commemorated June as a “Month of Freedom.” Juneteenth...
The raising of the Juneteenth flag in Lockport called "historic"
WGRZ-TV Buffalo· 43 minutes agoHistory was made in the city of Lockport when it comes to recognizing Juneteenth. It's just something to take and think about and talk to your kids about, the fact that at one point us as black people, we were considered property.
Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration Inc. holds annual unity walk and flag raising
WIBW Topeka· 2 hours agoOn Monday Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration Inc., commemorated one of their many...
Juneteenth now celebrated for entire month of June in Cook County
Chicago Sun-Times· 6 hours agoAs Juneteenth approaches, a local nonprofit wants the holiday to be about celebrating the liberation...
Experience Juneteenth celebrations in Central Virginia
WWBT· 10 hours agoJuneteenth is the day that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in...
Your June Guide to L.A. (Juneteenth Edition)
Los Angeles Magazine· 10 hours agoWith Juneteenth commemorating the end of slavery this month, we highlight all Black events in our monthly guide– for the federal holiday and all June...
12 ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Connecticut
Stamford Advocate· 10 hours agoConnecticut towns and cities like West Haven, Stamford and East Hartford are hosting Juneteenth celebrations to commemorate the end of slavery in the...
Juneteenth flag raising in Philly is a history lesson on end of slavery in U.S.
WHYY· 5 hours agoCouncilmember Jamie Gauthier spoke of the recently constituted committee to research reparations for...