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Juneteenth: What is the historically important day and how did it start?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCelebrated annually on 19 June across the US, Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the...
These Americans want you to know Juneteenth is a national holiday for everyone, not just Black...
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – Charles Hicks, known as “Mr. Black History,” remembers hosting Juneteenth events in the...
14 Powerful Juneteenth Posts From Black Celebrities
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth is a national holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, who were the last to be freed. In 2020,...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
CNN via Yahoo News· 12 months agoHere is a look at Juneteenth, the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, over two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved ...
Inside the Confusing State of DC, From Huge ‘Joker 2’ Paydays to the Search for Their Kevin Feige
Variety via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWhen Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav spoke to investors on Aug. 4, the very first question...
Portrait of Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ unveiled in Texas Senate
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoStory at a glance Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States in...
The Importance of Juneteenth - the Newest Federal Holiday
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 12 months agoBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely...
New movies this week: Watch Will Smith's 'Emancipation,' stream Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Sr.'
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNow that Turkey Day is done, December has begun with serious Oscar fare, including last awards...
The Commercialization Of Juneteenth And Why We Must Take Control Of Our Culture And Narrative
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA year into the federal recognition of Juneteenth, and like many other holidays, it is at risk of...
Juneteenth 2023: Here’s The Best Places For Juneteenth Events This Month
Blavity via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJuneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States to honor the emancipation of enslaved African...