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1. Juneteenth - What You Need to Know

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     Inside Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth’

     In a packed East Room, President Biden calls the class of recipients ‘incredible people’ whose ‘relentless curiosity and inventiveness, ingenuity […] The post Inside Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth’ appeared first on TheGrio.

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     Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to receive eighth honorary doctorate for unwavering commitment to civil rights

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     ‘Byron Allen Presents Juneteenth’ honors Black trailblazers

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     ‘Byron Allen Presents Juneteenth’ to celebrate centuries of Black excellence

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     CultureCon lit up Los Angeles during Juneteenth weekend

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     Top Republican presidential candidates were noticeably silent about Juneteenth

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     TheGrio’s ‘Freedom Forward’ special celebrates Juneteenth and the best of Blackness

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     Beyoncé celebrated Juneteenth with a Black designer ‘tour-drobe’

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     This Juneteenth, leaders vow to fight against declining freedoms for Black Americans

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     Turn a page toward freedom with these Juneteenth reads

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     Office workers try to derail Juneteenth party with ‘petty’ Fourth of July decorations: ‘Black people are Americans too right?’

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     7 ways to celebrate Juneteenth

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     How to Celebrate Juneteenth And What Food To Make

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     These Foods Take Centerstage At Juneteenth Celebrations

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     S.C. Black Juneteenth organizer defends promo banners featuring white, Latino people

2. apnews.com › article › what-is-juneteenth-f77ddd12436ad02d8124e7d48abe9db4The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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   Jun 7, 2023 · U.S. News. The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday. 1 of 3 |. FILE - People hold a sign in their car during a car parade to mark Juneteenth on June 19, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Communities all over the country will be marking Juneteenth, the day that enslaved Black Americans learned they were free.

3. www.today.com › life › holidaysWhat is Juneteenth? Holiday History, Meaning and Why We Celebrate

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   Jun 16, 2022 · Juneteenth is an annual celebration that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day many enslaved people in Texas learned they had been freed. This year, Juneteenth falls on Wednesday, June...

4. www.bbc.com › news › world-us-canada-57515192Juneteenth: How the US holiday is being celebrated - BBC

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   Jun 17, 2021 · Juneteenth is a celebration of the freedom, culture and empowerment of African-Americans. Two years ago President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,...

5. www.pbs.org › articles › learn-about-and-celebrate-juneteenthWhat Does Juneteenth Celebrate? The History of the Holiday | PBS

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   Jun 15, 2022 · The History of the Holiday | PBS. Learn About and Celebrate Juneteenth. Published on June 15, 2022|Last updated on August 09, 2023by PBS. Share. Juneteenth celebrations have widely...

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     Emancipation celebration that pre-dates Juneteenth continues in Columbus - Home - WCBI TV | Telling Your Story

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     Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards Contributions to Creation of Federal Holiday

     Edwards and President of Juneteenth USA. "His acknowledgment not only honors Edwards' immense contributions but also reflects our nation's commitment to recognizing the importance of Juneteenth ...

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     About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’ Birthday…

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     Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times

     As the gentle breeze of June flows through the North Fork, it brings with it a reminder of a significant moment in American history, Juneteenth. Observed on June 19, Juneteenth marks the emancipation ...

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     Juneteenth Film Festival Returns to Kansas City | EURweb

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     Plans announced for 2024 Rochester Juneteenth Festival

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     “Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence

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     Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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     UAPB to host inaugural Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JuneteenthJuneteenth - Wikipedia

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   Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery.

8. www.latimes.com › world-nation › storyThe story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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   Jun 15, 2023 · World & Nation. Juneteenth is in its 156th year. Many Americans are just beginning to celebrate it. June 18, 2021. How did Juneteenth start? The celebrations began with enslaved people in...

9. www.npr.org › 2021/06/17 › 1007315228Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed : NPR

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   Jun 17, 2021 · Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the country's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history. On June 19,...