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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.
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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 ...
Thursday morning rears a bright and warm beginning to the 27th annual Austin Central Texas Juneteenth parade. Music hits the ...
The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...
Former President Biden spoke out against efforts to erase history during a Juneteenth speech in Texas, while President Trump ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...
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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Linden, Texas community honors their ancestors for JuneteenthResidents of Linden, Texas gathered to celebrate Juneteenth and honor their ancestors, with a group of women using imagery on ...
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