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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...
Journey to Juneteenth: Tallahassee family continues Florida’s Emancipation Day traditions
WCTV Tallahassee· 1 day agoIn Florida, Emancipation Day is traditionally celebrated on May 20. On that day in 1865, the...
Black music celebrated at annual Juneteenth breakfast in Gainesville
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoGainesville is known for being one of the leading cities in Florida to have a month-long celebration...
Juneteenth, more than a celebration of the end of slavery that began in parts of the country as ...
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads· 1 day agoIn parts of the U.S., like Tappahannock, Virginia, Emancipation Day was a huge event taking over the...
Juneteenth celebrates just one of the United States’ 20 emancipation days – and the history of how...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 5 days agoKnown as Juneteenth in Texas, Emancipation Days symbolized America’s attempt to free the enslaved...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 1 day 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 Long Branch mixes bouncy houses with serious reflection
Gannett via AOL· 11 hours agoJuneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It is also known as Emancipation Day,...
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
WAGA fox local articles via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoATLANTA - Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States commemorating the ...
Juneteenth 2024 in NYC: What to do this Emancipation Day
New York Daily News· 2 days agoAlso known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas for decades. It was finally...
Before Juneteenth, Virginia celebrations took place at different times
Daily Press· 5 days agoEmancipation Day, the forerunner of Juneteenth celebrations, was observed in Virginia on various...