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Black history is American history. Juneteenth memorializes African American triumphs
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThrough family gatherings...these values and traditions rooted in our American culture. Black ...
The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they are and what they mean
The Advocate· 3 days agoThe flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration...
The Deeper Meaning Behind the Juneteenth Flag
Good Housekeeping via AOL· 4 days agoThe star is surrounded by a burst, which represents new opportunities that lie ahead for Black people. African American history is < ...
Why Is the Juneteenth Flag Blue and Red? A Guide to Understanding the Juneteenth Flag
Parade via AOL· 2 days agoOne can not separate African American history from America’s history and the flag reminds us of ...
SUNY Plattsburgh to mark Juneteenth
Plattsburgh Press-Republican· 2 days agoBeginning Wednesday, June 19, SUNY Plattsburgh will raise the Juneteenth flag in front of Hawkins Hall where it will remain until Thursday, June 20 as a...
The nuanced symbols of freedom most of us miss in the Juneteenth flag
theGrio via AOL· 3 days agoFor many African Americans, in the early 19th century, Haiti represented Black freedom and an...
Missoula Community Gathers for 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima
FOX 11/41 Yakima· 2 days agoThe event was presented by Black Montana Collective, and the celebration had many guest speakers that discussed the history and impact of the holiday. A new element to this ...
Recognizing This Significant Day in History—Here Are 50 Quotes to Better Understand Juneteenth
Parade via AOL· 3 days agoIn fighting that struggle, black Americans would open up new vistas of democratic possibility for...
A Lexington cemetery honors Civil War heroes with Juneteenth Jubilee
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThey participate in multiple events around the state, speak in schools and perform reenactments....
Boston celebrates Juneteenth with flag-raising, parade through Roxbury - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 2 days agoDane Elliott-Lewis was among the reenactors dressed in heavy Civil War clothing. Sweating in...