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Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThree years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well...
As Juneteenth grows and spreads, it's helped all people learn about Black culture
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoJuneteenth marks the day that the last African American slaves were informed they were freed from their masters. It became a national holiday in 2021. Today ...
When is Juneteenth? Did the holiday start in Texas? Here’s everything you need to know
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth, a commemoration of freedom for the last African American slaves in Texas, will be...
Juneteenth celebration in University City highlights African American culture
WSOC via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPeople came together Wednesdayin University City to celebrate African American art, music, and...
Celebrate Juneteenth's history at your local library
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoIn the tapestry of American history, Juneteenth shines as a light of resilience, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. As we approach ...
South Carolina quietly canceled AP African American Studies. We wanted to know why.
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 4 days agoUntil June 4, the Black principal at a majority Black school had his eyes set on a class that would...
Out of Bounds: The history of African Americans and golf in Memphis explained
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo Sports· 2 days agoEditor's note: This is an excerpt from "Out of Bounds: A History of African Americans and Golf in...
Texas African American Museum celebrates Juneteenth
KETK Tyler via Yahoo News· 2 days agoTYLER, Texas (KETK) – On Wednesday, the Texas African American Museum marked Juneteenth with an all-day celebration from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. They hosted a...
10 Black History Tours and Experiences in New Orleans
Conde Nast Traveler via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoFrom the influence of West and Central Africans who were trafficked to the city through the...
Tri-States celebrate Juneteenth and the African American heroes shaping the future
KHQA· 2 days agoCommunities across the Tri-States celebrated the day enslaved African Americans were freed, a day...