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Juneteenth: The History & Significance Behind the Holiday
Dr. Yolanda Williams of the University of Minnesota's African American & African Studies Department joins "The Afternoon ...
Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
TKAAM celebrates Juneteenth, offers update on new building
TKAAM tells 12 News on Juneteenth it’s important to celebrate African American history and culture, honoring those who have ...
Juneteenth renews call for reparations for African Americans, advocates say
Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...
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African American Museum in Philadelphia, Wawa Welcome America host Juneteenth block party
There are a number of musical acts and performances throughout the day, with headliners DJ Drama, DJ Kid Capri, Slick Rick, ...
'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...
Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.
It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...
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Florida Teacher: Juneteenth Explores the Oft-Avoided Side of U.S. History
In states like Florida, where restrictions on AP African American History, DEI censorship and books bans have caused turmoil, ...