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Juneteenth: What to Know About the Freedom Holiday
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoTheWrap offers a brief history lesson on Freedom Day, which commemorates the nation's full abolition of slavery and became a federal holiday just three...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 12 hours agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
'Unlocking a new part of Black history': Akron celebrates Juneteenth with rescheduled events
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours ago"In light of the fact that the mayor canceled the events, I think the Caucasians of our...
Juneteenth in Dallas celebrates freedom, remembers a merciless history
Dallas Morning News· 8 hours agoDespite its recent designation as a federal holiday, Juneteenth has a long history with Black...
5 things white people need to hear on Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 8 hours agoBut it’s 2024. It’s time. 1. Freedom is free. Because if freedom isn’t free, you owe us some reparations. I’m just saying. Michael Harriot is a writer,...
Ouachita Parish’s NAACP president speaks on the history of Juneteenth National Independence Day
NBC 10 - FOX 14 Monroe· 40 minutes agoOUACHITA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) – Each year, on June 19, Juneteenth National Independence Day is...
Black sports history part of Juneteenth celebration in New Rochelle
The Journal News· 5 hours agoThe Gathering of Men, Inc. collaborated with The Lincoln Park Conservancy, Inc. to host the ...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Politico via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoFor the first time since Juneteenth was federally recognized, the National Park Service is making entry into all sites free on...to recognize Juneteenth...
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 10 hours ago"It is as important as the Fourth of July. In fact, I dream some day they celebrate from the 19th to the fourth, like they do Mardi Gras," Lee said in...
Indianapolis celebrates the history of Juneteenth
FOX 59 Indianapolis· 1 hour agoINDIANAPOLIS — Community leaders organized the 4th Annual Juneteenth Peace March and Community Celebration. The federal holiday recognizes the official...
