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Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 6 days agoJuneteenth is a day to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and SWFL has events to offer honoring this momentous event.
Juneteenth: Historian sheds light on emancipation in Florida
CBS News· 6 days agoJuneteenth is widely recognized as the longest-running emancipation celebration, yet it is important...
Juneteenth celebrations held across West Michigan
WOOD via Yahoo News· 5 days agoGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Celebrations are happening across West Michigan as the community honors Juneteenth. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued...
Juneteenth Festival in Lafayette celebrates 44 years
KLFY Lafayette via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAt the Juneteenth Festival, people of all ages enjoyed live music, carousel rides, vendors and more. Pastor Abram Freeman, organizer of the festival...
Juneteenth joy in East Bay muted by death of Willie Mays
CBS News· 5 days agoAs people celebrate Juneteenth, many are also remembering Willie Mays and what he meant for the...
Juneteenth festivities continue Sunday in downtown Youngstown
WFMJ Youngstown· 1 day agoJuneteenth festivities continue Sunday in downtown Youngstown
Juneteenth events: Walking parade in Greenville, gala and fashion show in Spartanburg
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoCommunities across the state and nation are holding events to celebrate the oldest Black holiday in...
Juneteenth draws 400 to 500 downtown - The Republic News
The Republic News· 2 days agoRight amid food vendors with steaks on the grill and smoked sausage, what she found filling for a hungry heart was unity at the annual free historical event “Juneteenth Jubilee ...
Juneteenth is on Wednesday. Here’s what will and won’t be closed for the holiday in Boise
The Idaho Statesman· 7 days agoJuneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.
Alliance embraces spirit of Juneteenth
Gannett via AOL· 15 hours agoThe news arrived two years after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln emancipated the slaves at the end of the American Civil War. On what became known as ...