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Our Chicago: Celebrating Juneteenth across the city
ABC 7 Chicago· 6 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...
2 killed, at least 6 wounded in shooting at Texas Juneteenth celebration
NY Daily News via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoTwo innocent bystanders were killed and at least six people wounded in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration Saturday night in Round Rock, Texas, police said. Cops already ...
Juneteenth 2024: Stone Mountain holds annual celebration
WAGA fox local articles via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoStone Mountain residents gathered for a spirited celebration ahead of Juneteenth, marking the day with vibrant cultural performances and community pride.
Juneteenth is on a Wednesday this year. Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 days agoFor the first time, Rhode Island will celebrate "Juneteenth" as a state holiday this year. Last year...
Juneteenth events continue Sunday
The Joplin Globe· 10 hours agoJuneteenth events continue Sunday at Hope Park, 109 S. High St., a block north of Joe Becker Stadium.
Message of Juneteenth fuels community celebrations
The Herald Bulletin· 10 hours ago“Juneteenth is also referred to as Freedom Day, and so culturally it’s something that we want to embody here,” said Sherry Peak, executive director of...
Juneteenth parade in North Omaha features music, dancing and election candidates
Omaha World-Herald· 24 hours agoLocal drill teams and candidates looking for support in the November election played prominent parts...
Two killed, multiple others injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration
The Port Lavaca Wave· 3 hours agoA shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Old Settlers Park on Saturday night left two people dead...
Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh runs through Sunday
CBS News· 2 days agoThe Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh's Point State Park wasn't guaranteed just a few weeks ago....
Juneteenth 2024: Here's when and where you can celebrate the holiday across Oklahoma
The Oklahoman via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFor Jabee, the Juneteenth holiday doesn't just celebrate a landmark moment in Black History. He...