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The Juneteenth flag is flying over Milwaukee right now. What is it, and what does it represent?
Gannett via AOL· 14 hours agoOn the flag, this represents the new beginnings of freedom. The arc shape dividing...sections...
Juneteenth explained: What is the holiday, why was it created and how should it be celebrated? |...
ABC 6 Providence· 13 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
San Mateo County raises flag for the Juneteenth holiday
San Mateo Daily Journal· 6 days agoA ceremonial Juneteenth flag raising in San Mateo County honored the legacy of Black Americans,...
What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 20 hours agoOn Wednesday, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For...
End AP African American Studies? I don’t know how much more Black people in SC can take. | Opinion
The State via Yahoo News· 6 days agoIt’s the kind that honors on the Capitol... King Jr. holiday in exchange for a Confederate Memorial...
What does the name 'Juneteenth' mean? When is Juneteenth? All about the federal holiday
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 5 days agoFor more information, visit thecojp.com. Events will continue throughout the weekend and through...
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 2 days agoAs reported by The Herald, Greenville County Councilman Lynn Ballard showed up to the event wearing a t-shirt with a Confederate flag, a motorcycle and ...
Opinion: We need to celebrate Juneteenth — together
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThere’s an argument to be made for that, no matter how well intentioned the original decision was. At minimum, we all should be cognizant of the...
Remembering the 54th Massachusetts on Flag Day | RealClearPolitics
RealClearPolitics· 6 days agoWilliam H. Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment survived, holding the flag...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 1 day agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...