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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 14 hours agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days
New Jersey Monitor via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoThe actual day was June 19, 1865, and it was the Black dockworkers in Galveston, Texas, who first...
Opinion: Juneteenth has a particularly poignant history in Utah. It’s our responsibility to tell the...
The Salt Lake Tribune· 13 hours agoThe Juneteenth holiday celebrates a crucial moment in the American struggle for freedom and justice....
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Oregon Capital Chronicle via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoAfter decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday...
These Must-Reads Will Give You a Better Understanding of Juneteenth
Good Housekeeping via AOL· 1 day agoThe Best Juneteenth Books Also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is...
Ahead of June 19 special session, lawmaker hopes Utah celebrates future Juneteenths on the day
Utah News Dispatch via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoIn Utah, the celebration of what’s also known as Emancipation Day is observed on the immediately...
Why do some Columbusites celebrate emancipation two months before Juneteenth?
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJohn Lewis, a 63-year-old Columbus resident, was raised celebrating Emancipation Day in April every...