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What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
What you need to know about Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the day when everyone in the United States became free. Here’s everything you need to ...
What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became ...
What does Juneteenth stand for? June 19 events to celebrate in Jacksonville, Florida
Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating Black freedom in America. Here's how to celebrate, what will be open and closed ...
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Why Juneteenth matters: the day slavery truly ended in the U.S.
Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...
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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 Juneteenth Matters
Juneteenth (June 19) marks the formal and permanent end of slavery in the US. Here is a Darwinian/humanist take on why this ...
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...
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Juneteenth-inspired ‘Songs of Liberation’ concert set for Santa Rosa
Songs of Liberation” will include traditional Black spirituals civil rights songs and more modern protest songs.
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas
A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...