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1. Juneteenth - What You Need to Know

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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

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     20 Best Juneteenth Books to Help Kids Understand and Celebrate the Holiday

2. www.history.com › news › what-is-juneteenthWhat Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY

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   Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The...

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     West Hartford Juneteenth Celebration Seeks Help

     Volunteers and donations are being sought by event organizers for a large Juneteenth celebration in West Hartford on June 15.

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     Juneteenth moves toward NH official holiday status, advancing in Senate

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     Preparations for 2024 Juneteenth celebrations underway at Pump House and Majestic Theatre

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › JuneteenthJuneteenth | History, Meaning, Flag, Importance, & Facts ...

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   Mar 31, 2024 · Juneteenth, holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.

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

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   Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Its name is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement ...

   • Celebrations: Festivals, partying, parades, church services
   • Observed by: United States

   • Date: June 19

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     The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

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7. 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, 1865, Maj ...

8. www.pbs.org › 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, 2023 by PBS. Share. Juneteenth celebrations have widely expanded...

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9. www.nytimes.com › article › juneteenth-dayJuneteenth: The History of a Holiday - The New York Times

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   Jun 19, 2023 · President Biden signed legislation in 2021 that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 and the nationwide...

10. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › juneteenthWhat is Juneteenth—and how did it become a federal holiday?

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    Jun 12, 2023 · EXPLAINER. Juneteenth is America’s second Independence Day—here’s why. Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. Here’s how it came to be...

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    What states don't recognize Juneteenth?

    • By the 21st century, Juneteenth was celebrated in most major cities across the United States. Activists are campaigning for the United States Congress to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. Hawaii and South Dakota are the only states that do not recognize Juneteenth, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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    What does Juneteenth stand for?

    • SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) – Juneteenth is a day filled with pride and heritage for many African Americans. It’s the combination of the words June and 19th which marks the day in 1865 when Union Soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas. It signified the end of the Civil War and that enslaved people were free. Now, 155 years later, the holiday is celebrated across the nation.

    What Is Juneteenth? - HISTORY

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    Why is Juneteenth worth celebrating?

    • We have been made to feel indifferent about it .” Juneteenth is a triumphant event worth remembering. It is the celebration of June 19—the day in 1865 when the people of Texas were finally informed (two and a half years after the fact) that any and all enslaved people in the Confederate States were no longer property of their masters.

    Why Celebrating Juneteenth Matters Now, More Than Ever

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