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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 5 days agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days
New Jersey Monitor via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThe actual day was June 19, 1865, and it was the Black dockworkers in Galveston, Texas, who first...
Journey to Juneteenth: Tallahassee family continues Florida’s Emancipation Day traditions
WCTV Tallahassee· 4 days agoIn Florida, Emancipation Day is traditionally celebrated on May 20. On that day in 1865, the...
Juneteenth, more than a celebration of the end of slavery that began in parts of the country as ...
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads· 4 days agoIn parts of the U.S., like Tappahannock, Virginia, Emancipation Day was a huge event taking over the...
Is Juneteenth a holiday in Florida? What is closed on Juneteenth 2024?
Tallahassee Democrat· 6 days agoBay, Texas, with 2,000 Union troops with a message for the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people...
ByGone Muncie: The memorable Emancipation Day celebration of 1898
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoWhen weather was obnoxious, boosters moved the event to large venues like the Royal Skating Rink at...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 4 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.
Juneteenth 2024 in NYC: What to do this Emancipation Day
New York Daily News· 5 days agoAlso known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas for decades. It was finally...
These Must-Reads Will Give You a Better Understanding of Juneteenth
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe Best Juneteenth Books Also called Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is...
Celebrate Freedom With These 101 Inspiring Juneteenth Instagram Captions
Parade via AOL· 5 days agoNational Independence Day Act. It’s celebrated annually on June 19th. Some people also call it...