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Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 7 days agoJuneteenth is a day to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and SWFL has events to offer honoring this momentous event.
Juneteenth flag raised over state capitol
WKOW 27 Madison· 6 days agoOn Tuesday, the Juneteenth flag was raised over the Wisconsin state capitol for the fifth year in a row. Governor Tony Evers ordered the flag to be flown...
Juneteenth events celebrate the end of slavery in the United States
United Press International via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJuneteenth holiday events across the nation celebrate and memorialize June 19 in 1865, when 250,000...
Juneteenth events to celebrate around Iowa
Iowa Capital Dispatch via Yahoo News· 6 days agoOrganizations and cities across Iowa are celebrating Juneteenth with music festivals, learning opportunities and more. Juneteenth, observed annually on...
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJuneteenth marks a joyous moment in American history — the final emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This day, recognized every year on June 19,...
Oberlin pastor connects story of great-grandfather to history of Juneteenth
The Morning Journal· 14 hours agoThe Rev. A.G. Miller, pastor at Oberlin House of the Lord Fellowship, recently delivered a...
Juneteenth celebration in University City highlights African American culture
WSOC via Yahoo News· 5 days agoPeople came together Wednesdayin University City to celebrate African American art, music, and...
Irvington celebrates Juneteenth by honoring legacy of icon Madam C.J.. Walker
News 12· 18 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations in Irvington this weekend took on a special significance as the community honored the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, the first female self-made millionaire ...
Juneteenth celebrations, block parties and more in Philadelphia, New Jersey
CBS News· 6 days agoJuneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 and officially became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. Here...
Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 7 days agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...