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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 1 day agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
The 44 Percent: Florida’s Emancipation Day + Biden’s billion-dollar promise + A Black pioneer in...
Miami Herald via AOL· 6 days agoThis week, many Floridians celebrated Emancipation Day to commemorate May 20, 1865 —the day the ...
Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom
South Reporter· 54 minutes agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom and the fight for its fulfillment. It is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 15, CareNow ...
Lies About American History We Were All Taught in School
Cheapism via AOL· 6 days agoA lot of U.S. history is too good to be true — and actually is not. Sometimes fact is ignored, or...
Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles
The News-Times· 6 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers on...
New headstone at Jacksonville University bears name of Civil War vet born into slavery
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 days agoHe served in the 33rd Infantry of the U.S. Colored Troops, and after the fighting he moved to...
Video: Leyla McCalla Shares Inspiring New Video For 'Open The Road'
Broadway World· 14 hours agoEnveloped in indigo and embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Leyla McCalla and her band...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 2 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices, most state offices ...
Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission for Juneteenth events
WAVY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoOn June 19, 1865 thousands of enslaved people learned they had been emancipated when Union forces...
Embracing Tradition: The History, Significance And Cultural Legacy Of Black Family Reunions
Blavity via Yahoo News· 1 day agoBlack family reunions are a cherished tradition in African American communities, symbolizing unity,...
