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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
Thursday morning rears a bright and warm beginning to the 27th annual Austin Central Texas Juneteenth parade. Music hits the ...
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...
Celebrations across the country marked Juneteenth, the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom ...
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Black joy, remembrance and praise sparked the 2nd annual Juneteenth ceremony held at Bruce’s Beach Park in Manhattan Beach.
Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...
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