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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...
Mayor Johnson among speakers at annual Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Daley Plaza
Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, featuring guest speakers including Mayor Brandon Johnson, was held Monday morning at Daley ...
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Everything you need to know about Juneteenth
Juneteenth, also celebrated as Juneteenth Independence Day, Emancipation Day, or Freedom Day, is recognized as a holiday ...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2025 in Florida? What to know
Juneteenth on Thursday commemorates when the last enslaved Black people in the country were finally told they were free. What ...
How is Salem celebrating Juneteenth? Details for block party, history walk, more
The 2025 Black Wall Street Block Party is a Juneteenth celebration organized by the Salem-Keizer National Association for the ...
Juneteenth 1865-2025: Kinfolk and family
KHOU 11’s new documentary explores the evolution and resilience of Black family life, from Africa to emancipation and beyond.
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OperaCréole to present 'Songs of Victory' in New Orleans in honor of Juneteenth celebration
On June 19, 1865, a Union general arrived in Galveston, Texas, with a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, which he read to ...
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of ...