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Juneteenth celebrations held across West Michigan
WOOD via Yahoo News· 3 days agoGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Celebrations are happening across West Michigan as the community honors Juneteenth. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued...
Juneteenth joy in East Bay muted by death of Willie Mays
CBS News· 2 days agoAs people celebrate Juneteenth, many are also remembering Willie Mays and what he meant for the...
Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 4 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 advances as state holiday despite enduring opposition
Axios· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the once-obscure day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, has...
Juneteenth celebration in University City highlights African American culture
WSOC via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPeople came together Wednesdayin University City to celebrate African American art, music, and...
Juneteenth events happening in and around Charlotte
WJZY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoCHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – There are many events around the Queen City taking place on Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth. Here are a few of them. ...
Juneteenth is a celebration of history many Americas tried to hide | Social views
The Patriot-News· 4 days agoJuneteenth celebrations are sprouting up all over Pennsylvania just like in the rest of the nation....
Juneteenth is helping families discover details about enslaved ancestors
Axios· 4 days agoJuneteenth's popularity is encouraging more descendants of enslaved people to research their...
Juneteenth organizers share their excitement ahead of parade and festival
TMJ4 Milwaukee· 3 days agoIt's Juneteenth and plenty of people in Milwaukee were up early to prepare for celebrations. TMJ4's...
Juneteenth is a second Independence Day for America
The Arizona Republic· 3 days agoIn essence, Juneteenth is a second Independence Day. After 2½½ bloody years of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation...