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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 2 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 – and the history of how...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 6 days agoKnown as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved...
Journey to Juneteenth: Tallahassee family continues Florida’s Emancipation Day traditions
WCTV Tallahassee· 2 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· 2 days agoIn parts of the U.S., like Tappahannock, Virginia, Emancipation Day was a huge event taking over the...
Before Juneteenth, Virginia celebrations took place at different times
Daily Press· 6 days agoEmancipation Day, the forerunner of Juneteenth celebrations, was observed in Virginia on various...
ByGone Muncie: The memorable Emancipation Day celebration of 1898
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoWhen weather was obnoxious, boosters moved the event to large venues like the Royal Skating Rink at...
Juneteenth 2024 in NYC: What to do this Emancipation Day
New York Daily News· 3 days agoAlso known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas for decades. It was finally...
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
FOX 5 Atlanta· 2 days agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 2 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.
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
Fox local via AOL· 4 days agoBefore Juneteenth was used as the official title of the holiday, it was often referred to as ...