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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.
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
A concert from the Galveston Symphony Orchestra marked 160 years since enslaved people in Texas were officially freed – a day ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
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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 ...
"It's more important than ever to gather publicly and tell our stories and lift up the Black voices through art and joy,” ...
Indianapolis celebrates Juneteenth while honoring local Black history and navigating political tensions around diversity.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...
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Juneteenth 101: The Real Story of Black Freedom and Why the Movement Still MattersJune 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...
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