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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 ...
The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...
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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 ...
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 ...
The emancipation took place on June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation ...
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...
Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...
Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...
It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes ...
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