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Seven events to celebrate Juneteenth in New Mexico
Tribune via AOL· 18 hours agoJun. 12—Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday, signed into law in 2021, but people began celebrating Juneteenth over 150 years ago. Juneteenth celebrates ...
55 empowering Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
AOL· 3 days agoThe declaration led to an outpouring of joyful celebrations and from them, Juneteenth was born. A blend of the words "June" and "nineteenth," Juneteenth has been a celebration of freedom for ...
Kentucky’s role in slaves’ emancipation: ‘Camp Nelson is our Canada’
Lexington Herald-Leader· 2 hours agoIn our Uniquely Kentucky stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you the quirky and cool, historic and infamous, beloved and unforgettable, and everything-in-between stories of what makes our ...
What to expect at Southside's Juneteenth celebration this year
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoJuneteenth 2024 This year's celebration at the community center will include entertainment,...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 7 days agoJuneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first...
55 empowering Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA blend of the words "June" and "nineteenth," Juneteenth has been a celebration of freedom for more...
Local Juneteenth events will honor freedom; provide education
The Post and Courier· 2 days agoEducation and freedom will be the message as Juneteenth is celebrated in communities across the...
The biggest and Blackest moments of White House Juneteenth celebration
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWhile commemorating the upcoming Juneteenth holiday and Black America’s resilience, there were some...
Cape Ann gets set for Juneteenth observance
Gloucester Daily Times· 5 hours agoCape Ann is celebrating Juneteenth with speeches, readings and colorful displays this weekend and on the federal holiday. The Juneteenth observances commemorate the emancipation ...
NOPHLIN | Freedom: News delayed, but not denied
Bristol Herald Courier· 5 days agoMost of us didn’t know much about Juneteenth (June 19th) until recently, and some of us may still not know. Because while Juneteenth is the oldest...
