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On this day in history, June 19, 1865, the end of slavery is proclaimed in Texas
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, yet freedom truly arrived for many enslaved people...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt was first celebrated in Texas on June 19th, 1866 to commemorate the end of slavery and enslaved...
South Bend residents come together to 'ring with harmonies of Liberty' at Juneteenth event
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoThe final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation was ordered in Texas on June 19, two years...
ByGone Muncie: The memorable Emancipation Day celebration of 1898
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoJuneteenth is one of the nation’s oldest holidays, despite only being named a federal one in 2021....
20 books by Black authors you should read this Juneteenth
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoEven though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, not all enslaved people were...
Opinion: Juneteenth
Idaho State Journal· 2 days agoOn “Juneteenth,” I heard the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, read over the radio, and it was inspiring to hear the words of the document...
Galveston was home to the first Juneteenth. Here's how it'll celebrate this year
WUNC Chapel Hill· 5 days agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth for the fourth year since it was recognized as a federal holiday...
VOICES: For Juneteenth, read the full text of the Emancipation Proclamation
Dayton Daily News· 4 days agoEditor’s Note: On January 1, 1863 and three years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln...
Sen. Tim Scott and Dr. Ben Carson host Juneteenth commemoration
KGNS Laredo TX· 5 days agoWASHINGTON (Gray DC) -[ANCHOR] Juneteenth is a holiday marking the end of slavery in America. To...
Another year without SC Juneteenth recognition, where Confederate Memorial Day is celebrated
The Post and Courier· 1 day agoOn the U.S. Naval Hospital grounds adjoining the old Fort Frederick stands a grand live oak. Under...