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Know the history behind Juneteenth before the federal holiday kicks off
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe 13th Amendment was passed by Congress on Jan. 31, 1865, eradicating slavery across the United States. But still, Black...
When is Juneteenth? What is Juneteenth? Here's why we celebrate, plus events in Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn June, the United States will celebrate the date aptly described as our country’s second...
Juneteenth is next week, but Athens will host a celebration on Saturday. Here's what to know
Athens Banner-Herald· 3 days agoin 1865, according to the National Museum of African American History ...
What is Juneteenth, aka Freedom Day or Jubilee Day? End of American slavery commemorated
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn fact, it took two and half years until Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, with 2,000 ...
Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom won’t be in Fort Worth this year, but its mission is unchanged
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 4 days agoThe walk will move back to Fort Worth in 2025 and will take place in Washington, D.C., in 2026 ...
Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom won’t be in Fort Worth this year, but its mission is unchanged
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 days agoThe popular Juneteenth walk by Fort Worth’s Opal Lee is being moved to Dallas this year but its mission to recognize the importance of the holiday remains the same. Opal’s ...
10About Town Things to Do: Juneteenth
WBIR-TV Knoxville· 6 days agoIt is on June 19 — a symbolic date representing African American freedom from slavery. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective
Juneteenth 2024: Here's celebrations happening in Nashville and what is open and closed
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe day is celebrated to commemorate the official, country wide emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. According to the National & ...
Juneteenth 2024: Stone Mountain holds annual celebration
FOX 5 Atlanta· 20 hours agoStone Mountain residents gathered for a spirited celebration ahead of Juneteenth, marking the day with vibrant cultural performances and community pride.
With parades, arts and more, CSRA celebrates Juneteenth
News 12 Augusta· 2 days agoWednesday will be the third year for recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Behind the drum...