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Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 6 hours agoCelebrations for Juneteenth started early this weekend as hundreds of people headed to the Juneteenth Family Reunion at Eureka Park. Saturday the Roanoke...
Celebrate Juneteenth's history at your local library
Gannett via AOL· 10 hours agoIn the tapestry of American history, Juneteenth shines as a light of resilience, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. As we approach another Juneteenth ...
Our Chicago: Celebrating Juneteenth across the city
ABC 7 Chicago· 10 hours agoWednesday is Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people of African descent in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free. Perri Irmer is...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and closed on Wednesday for the federal holiday
FOX 7 Austin· 2 days agoJuneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Many...
Black history taught during Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Gainesville
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoThose who participated in this year's Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk learned about national and...
Why do some Columbusites celebrate emancipation two months before Juneteenth?
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer· 13 hours agoJuneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, but some people in Columbus and Phenix City celebrate in April.
‘Checking for a pulse’: Attendees helped victims of Round Rock Juneteenth festival shooting
KXAN via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoAUSTIN (KXAN) — A shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth event left two people dead and as many as a...
Two people killed, multiple wounded in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoTwo people were killed and at least six were injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration at a Round Rock park Saturday night, police said.
Juneteenth 2024: Stone Mountain holds annual celebration
WAGA fox local articles via Yahoo News· 1 day agoStone Mountain residents gathered for a spirited celebration ahead of Juneteenth, marking the day with vibrant cultural performances and community pride.
Celebrations for Juneteenth across Northeastern Pennsylvania
PAHomePage.com· 9 hours agoEYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— Juneteenth Day is still a few days away, but celebrations kicked off...