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On Juneteenth, Monument Dedicated in Alabama to Those Who Endured Slavery
Skanner· 3 hours agoThe Equal Justice Initiative, a criminal justice reform nonprofit, invoked the Juneteenth holiday — the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. — on Wednesday ...
Milwaukee's Harambee: 5 decades of Juneteenth celebrations
WISN 12 Milwaukee· 2 hours agoFor the last five decades, Milwaukee has celebrated Juneteenth with an annual festival and parade in...
Juneteenth 2024 in Long Branch mixes bouncy houses with serious reflection
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoLONG BRANCH - Residents gathered at the Bucky James Community Center on Wilbur Ray Avenue Wednesday...
Juneteenth events to celebrate around Iowa
Iowa Capital Dispatch via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOrganizations and cities across Iowa are celebrating Juneteenth with music festivals, learning opportunities and more. Juneteenth, observed annually on...
Juneteenth Celebration comes to Diamond Park on Saturday
The Meadville Tribune, Pa. via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoThe Juneteenth Celebration planned for Saturday in Diamond Park comes a few days after the actual Juneteenth holiday, which occurred Wednesday, but perhaps ...
Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot – KION546
KION 46 Salinas· 5 hours agoAn Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland...
Oakland Juneteenth shooting: At least 4 shot at celebration
KTVU via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoA Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt in Oakland took a dramatic turn as gunshots rang out, leaving four people injured. The Oakland Police Department said over two dozen ...
Journey to Juneteenth: Watch the full special here
WCTV Tallahassee· 4 hours agoThis Journey to Juneteenth special features stories of courage born from struggle, cultural pride and Black achievement in the Big Bend and South...
Governor Kotek Observes Juneteenth
Skanner· 4 hours agoToday, Governor Tina Kotek issued a proclamation honoring June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth across Oregon. Governor Kotek also joined Oregon Black Pioneers, Just Walk Salem Keizer ...
Juneteenth joy in East Bay muted by death of Willie Mays
CBS News· 14 hours agoAs people celebrate Juneteenth, many are also remembering Willie Mays and what he meant for the...