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How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJune 19 (or Juneteenth) is considered Black Independence Day by many in the United States, as it was the day that ...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
19 Action News Cleveland· 3 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the ...
How Black Miami professionals see Juneteenth as an opportunity for cultural education
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 3 days agoToday, Williams is hopeful that Juneteenth can serve as another reminder of the need for...to join...
Why are state offices closed in New Jersey today? There's an explanation
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThen, according to History, as Black people migrated around the country, the tradition of...
Celebrate Freedom With These 101 Inspiring Juneteenth Instagram Captions
Parade via AOL· 3 days agoA day of remembrance, a day of unity: #EmancipationDay Keep calm and celebrate freedom. Proud to be...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 3 days agoOpal Lee, the retired... shared her thoughts on the essence of Juneteenth in that 2022 interview. "...
Black Independence families displaced in the 1960s deserve more than stone markers | Opinion
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt’s great that The Neck neighborhood is being commemorated with new monuments. But its former...
As Juneteenth grows and spreads, it's helped all people learn about Black culture
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIt became a national holiday in 2021. Today, the event is celebrated by some Black Americans as an Independence Day and as an opportunity ...
Juneteenth, 40 Acres and a Mule and Other Broken Promises to African Americans
The Root via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWhat does that Mean? Let’s get to it. In 1865, enslaved Americans...June 19 to share news of the...
Kansas officially observes Juneteenth, the nation's 'second Independence Day' at Capitol
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoLewis said Juneteenth is considered a second Independence Day and a call to action because the work...