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Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 9 hours agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 7 days agoThe day has been commemorated for over 160 years to recognize and celebrate the day enslaved African...
When is Juneteenth? When does NJ celebrate the holiday?
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThis was more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 days agoLincoln (Getty) “I said, ‘I can be more presidential than any president ever, except for the...
Recognizing Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Considerations for Unresolved Battles - Los Angeles...
Los Angeles Sentinel· 2 days agoEmancipation Day, Jubilee Day—Juneteenth represents a moment of celebration, a win for Black culture. Juneteenth brings to light the current demand for equity. President ...
New headstone at Jacksonville University bears name of Civil War vet born into slavery
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 7 days agoWilliam Johnson, who was almost certainly born a slave just north of Jacksonville, joined the Union...
Where to celebrate and honor Juneteenth around the St. Louis metro
KSDK St. Louis· 17 hours agoLouis City, County and the Metro East to honor the holiday. What is Juneteenth? This was two months after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia. Granger's announcement ...
Embracing Tradition: The History, Significance And Cultural Legacy Of Black Family Reunions
Blavity via Yahoo News· 7 days agoBlack family reunions are a cherished tradition in African American communities, symbolizing unity,...
Braceville man’s fictional story tells plight of slaves
Tribune Chronicle· 1 day agoIn 1799, Belgium’s King Leopold sent a small, but heavily armed Belgian force into the Congo and went from village to village taking men and women hostage. Asaba, a tribal leader in his Congo ...
The ultimate party guide for 5 major summer festivities
Stacker via AOL· 19 hours agoJuneteenth One of the newest federal holidays commemorates the end of slavery in the United States....