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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...
Juneteenth, Father's Day, Donut Day and More—There Are Over 100 June Holidays and Observances in...
Parade via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWhile it's a celebration, it's also a time to remember the history and obstacles of the past and...
Braceville man’s fictional story tells plight of slaves
Tribune Chronicle· 5 hours agoIn 1799, Belgium’s King Leopold sent a small, but heavily armed Belgian force into the Congo and went from village to village taking men and women hostage. Asaba, a tribal leader in his Congo ...
Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission for Juneteenth events
WAVY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoOn June 19, 1865 thousands of enslaved people learned they had been emancipated when Union forces...
Flint Juneteenth celebrations aim to cultivate culture, history and pride
MLive.com· 2 days agoGen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told slaves of their emancipation -- two and a...
Recognizing Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Considerations for Unresolved Battles - Los Angeles...
Los Angeles Sentinel· 2 days agoDay, Jubilee Day—Juneteenth represents a moment of celebration, a win for Black culture. Juneteenth brings to light the current demand for equity. President Abraham Lincoln issued the
New headstone at Jacksonville University bears name of Civil War vet born into slavery
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 6 days agoHe served in the 33rd Infantry of the U.S. Colored Troops, and after the fighting he moved to...
Lewis Latimer to Jesse Brown: Learn Black history in Fall River at Heritage State Park
The Herald News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoLearn about textiles and calico, or even weave a row on the community loom. If you complete an...
Port Arthur welcomes all to Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and lunch in the park - Port Arthur...
Port Arthur News· 1 day agoJune 19, 1865, is when the last group of enslaved people was informed of their liberation in Texas,...
Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society’s Juneteenth Luncheon will honor six
Staten Island Advance· 5 days agoThe Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society will host its eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14 at Li Greci’s Staaten in West Brighton from 8 p.m. until midnight. Honored during ...
