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Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoIn its third year as a federal holiday in 2024, Juneteenth celebrates the day that all African...
Upcoming 2024 Juneteenth events in the Twin Cities
Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. via Yahoo News· 17 minutes agoJuneteenth is a federal holiday marking the day when slaves in Texas were told about the Emancipation Proclamation, two years after it had been announced. Minnesota also recognizes ...
2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
WSB-TV 2 Atlanta· 2 hours agoThe victims were shot shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday during a Juneteenth celebration at Old...
Juneteenth celebrations in the Sacramento region this weekend
CBS News· 1 day agoHere's a look at some of the Juneteenth celebrations happening in the greater Sacramento area this...
Fayetteville celebrates Juneteenth with annual festival downtown
The Fayetteville Observer via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom on June 19, marking the day enslaved people in Texas learned...
Black history taught during Juneteenth Freedom Walk in Gainesville
The Gainesville Sun· 9 minutes agoHosted by the city of Gainesville, the 5K Freedom Walk Saturday morning began at Depot Park proceeded through the Porters Quarters and Sugarhill communities where participants visited booths ...
Two people are killed and multiple hurt when gunfire erupts at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
The Independent US via AOL· 3 hours agoTwo people were shot dead and multiple were hurt when gunfire erupted at a Juneteenth celebration in...
Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoMany students say they aren’t learning much about slavery beyond its harsh conditions. A historian...
Two people killed, multiple injured in Round Rock shooting
San Antonio Express-News· 39 minutes agoA shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock left two people dead and six people wounded,...
Thousands celebrated Juneteenth in Norfolk’s Town Point Park with free food free medical checks
Virginian Pilot via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoNORFOLK — Sundresses, sun umbrellas, music and sunglasses, plus playful children running and weaving...
