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Juneteenth, US Holiday

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When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history

Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday

Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions like discarding clothing worn during enslavement, the holiday has since grown beyond Texas and the South.

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What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom

When was Juneteenth created? Why is it celebrated? What to know about Washington events

Juneteenth celebrates the end of the slavery in the United States. But when was the holiday created, and how did it get its name?

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10 Juneteenth events in Lower Hudson Valley to celebrate freedom for all: Where to go

Check out some of the local Juneteenth celebrations happening in honor of the holiday. Bedford Hills: A docent-led quilt walk at Antioch Baptist Church, 3 Church St., is just one Bedford Juneteenth event celebrating from 3 to 6 p.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom on Long Island

Juneteenth is an important day in Black history as well as American history. Though Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that the last enslaved people in the United States were freed.

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What is Juneteenth in the US and how is it celebrated?

The resulting Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries.

5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths ...

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Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?

America's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

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Is the DMV open on Juneteenth? Yes, here's what else is in Pensacola, Florida

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...

Jacksonville mayor’s office to celebrate Juneteenth

The African American Advisory Board with the Jacksonville mayor’s office is holding a celebration for Juneteenth on Tuesday.

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Juneteenth events in Cincinnati: Details for the block party, festival, parade and more

Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the cuisine of the ...

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Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of ...

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