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Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoIn its third year as a federal holiday in 2024, Juneteenth celebrates the day that all African...
Two people are killed and multiple hurt when gunfire erupts at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
The Independent US via AOL· 2 hours agoTwo people were shot dead and multiple were hurt when gunfire erupted at a Juneteenth celebration in...
Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoMany students say they aren’t learning much about slavery beyond its harsh conditions. A historian...
Thousands celebrated Juneteenth in Norfolk’s Town Point Park with free food free medical checks
The Virginian-Pilot· 51 minutes agoJuneteenth in the Park kicked off at noon with people dancing on the grass to a DJ, as others lined...
Juneteenth festival celebrates African American heritage
FOX21 Colorado Springs· 3 hours ago(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival has returned to Colorado Springs, and...
Round Rock Juneteenth celebration shooting leaves 2 dead, multiple people injured
FOX 7 Austin· 5 hours agoA shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock has left two people dead and multiple people...
Juneteenth 2024: Are banks, post offices and stock markets open? What to know
Gannett via AOL· 13 hours agoJuneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation and ending slavery in the United...
2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
FOX 25 Boston· 19 minutes agoThe victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old...
Celebrate Juneteenth's history at your local library
Carlsbad Current-Argus via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoIn the tapestry of American history, Juneteenth shines as a light of resilience, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. As we approach another Juneteenth ...
Photos: Juneteenth celebrated in downtown Athens
Athens Banner-Herald· 5 hours agoA large downtown celebration of Juneteenth was held on Saturday. Check out the photos.