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The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Celebrating Juneteenth: A brief history and modern traditions
KNBN Rapid City· 5 days agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after...
The origins of Juneteenth: History, celebrations and more
theGrio via AOL· 7 days agoThe holiday’s history and origins deserve to be honored amid celebrations of joy and freedom. The...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 5 days agoBiden said: "All Americans can feel the power of this day, and learn from our history." It was the...
The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFlorida has its own version of 'Juneteenth' Truth is, Juneteenth has been part and parcel of...
Galveston was home to the first Juneteenth. Here's how it'll celebrate this year
WLRN Miami· 6 days agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth for the fourth year since it was recognized as a federal holiday...
Why I Celebrate Juneteenth - And Response (2)
The Chattanoogan· 4 days agoThroughout history slavery has existed. On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued by executive order the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation ...
June 18, 2024 - Juneteenth and the Mars Symphony
GBH News· 5 days agoThe name is derived from the date June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger informed a Texas audience that all enslaved persons were now free…that...
Rye celebrates Juneteenth with day of service at town’s African American Cemetery
News 12· 12 hours agoThe town hosted a commemoration at the Rye African American Cemetery, featuring history lessons and words from the descendants of the many people interred there. Volunteers ...
Why I Celebrate Juneteenth
The Chattanoogan· 5 days agoThroughout history slavery has existed. On Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued by executive order the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation ...
