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Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days – and the history of how...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 7 days agoKnown as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 3 days agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier· 3 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what’s open and closed on...
Why do some Columbusites celebrate emancipation two months before Juneteenth?
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJohn Lewis, a 63-year-old Columbus resident, was raised celebrating Emancipation Day in April every...
Opinion: Juneteenth has a particularly poignant history in Utah. It’s our responsibility to tell the...
The Salt Lake Tribune· 3 days agoThe Juneteenth holiday celebrates a crucial moment in the American struggle for freedom and justice....
These Must-Reads Will Give You a Better Understanding of Juneteenth
Good Housekeeping via AOL· 4 days agoThe Best Juneteenth Books Also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Ahead of June 19 special session, lawmaker hopes Utah celebrates future Juneteenths on the day
Utah News Dispatch via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIn Utah, the celebration of what’s also known as Emancipation Day is observed on the immediately...
