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Juneteenth events in Tri-Cities honor end of slavery, celebrate Black freedom
Tri-City Herald McClatchy via AOL· 6 hours agoThe holiday commemorates the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. It’s a...
Before Juneteenth, Virginia celebrations took place at different times
Daily Press· 5 hours agoEmancipation Day, the forerunner of Juneteenth celebrations, was observed in Virginia on various...
Where to commemorate Juneteenth in Chicago: 'A celebration of freedom'
Chicago Sun-Times· 2 days agoThe holiday is celebrated June 19, honoring the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans...
Sacramento area hosts Juneteenth events in 2024
ABC 10 Sacramento· 2 days agoJuneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year, and it commemorates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation as ordered on June 19, 1865, in...
LIST: East Texas Juneteenth celebrations 2024
KETK Tyler via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoTYLER, Texas (KETK) – Next Wednesday is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day that commemorates Black people being freed from slavery after the Civil...
This Is Why Juneteenth Is Celebrated With Red Foods
Delish via Yahoo News· 1 day agoHistory buffs likely know that the Emancipation Proclamation became official on January 1, 1863. But news of the Civil War ending and the enslaved...
KMBC Editorial: Juneteenth
KMBC-TV Kansas City· 17 hours agoWe are set to celebrate America’s second Independence Day.
Juneteenth 2024: Here's celebrations happening in Nashville and what is open and closed
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 1 day agoFor more than 150 years Juneteenth has been celebrated by communities across the country, and there are plenty of celebrations happening in the Nashville area next week. Here's everything to ...
Fourth annual Juneteenth Festival underway
KXRM Colorado Springs via Yahoo News· 2 hours ago(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Fourth Annual Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival is underway at America the Beautiful Park. The festival, sponsored by One...
85 years ago, a racist mob targeted Opal Lee’s home. Her new home is a symbol of community
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoOn June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Texas to enforce theEmancipation Proclamation, which...
