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1. • Juneteenth 2024

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       Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL

       Opal Lee, “grandmother of Juneteenth”, receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU

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       Dallas Morning News

       Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community

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       WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth

       Juneteenth icon Opal Lee receives SMU honorary doctorate

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       Longtime organizer of Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponsored Juneteenth

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       Juneteenth organizer asking to review Pittsburgh’s RFP process after city opts not to sponsor event

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       Juneteenth Homecoming Celebration organizer questions city's RFP process

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       Juneteenth lineup Mya headlines event

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       Sun Prairie Juneteenth celebration lineup announced

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       50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom

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       Daytona Beach's Juneteenth parade, festival and banquet set for next month

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3. Juneteenth - What You Need to Know

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     50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom

     Although the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people should be free in 1863, there were still enslaved people in many states awaiting their freedom. On June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is a day to honor and celebrate liberation. Many use Juneteenth as a way to support the Black community, buy exclusively from Black-owned businesses, celebrate through food and festivals and get immersed in the culture. In honor of th

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

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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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   Why is Juneteenth celebrated?

   • The Juneteenth holiday honors the effective end of slavery in the United States. Crowds of people, recently freed from enslavement, carry copies of the Emancipation Proclamation in this 1864 illustration. The Union commander's notice of the Emancipation Proclamation, as posted to the citizens of Winchester, Virginia on January 5, 1863.

   What Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY

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   Why is Juneteenth a federal holiday?

   • Juneteenth, as the day is known, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: At the White House today, President Biden signed a bill that establishes June 19 as a federal holiday. Juneteenth, as the day is known, celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)

   Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday, Commemorating Slavery's End

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   Is Juneteenth a paid holiday?

   • As of May 30, 2023, 24 states and the District of Columbia have made Juneteenth a paid holiday for state employees, with the remainder maintaining a ceremonial observance (New Mexico's personnel board declared it a paid worker holiday, although it is not a statutory holiday in New Mexico): California Colorado Connecticut Delaware

   Juneteenth - Wikipedia

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   When did Juneteenth become a national holiday?

   • In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday; several others followed suit over the years. In June 2021, Congress passed a resolution establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday; President Biden signed it into law on June 17, 2021.

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5. www.cnn.com › 2023/06/19 › usWhat to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday

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   Jun 19, 2023 · Juneteenth – also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Opal Lee, the ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’...

6. www.britannica.com › topic › JuneteenthJuneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Juneteenth is a 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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     Organizer of Juneteenth event in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponded celebration

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     Texas Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

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     Journey to Juneteenth 2024

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8. 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 .

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

   • Date: June 19

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

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   Jun 12, 2023 · Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn how it became a federal holiday in 2021 and how it is celebrated across the country.

10. apnews.com › article › what-is-juneteenth-f77dddWhat is Juneteenth? A look at how it became a federal holiday ...

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    The U.S. government was slow to embrace the occasion — it was only in 2021 that President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday.

11. www.npr.org › 2021/06/17 › 1007805614Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday, Commemorating ... - NPR

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    Jun 17, 2021 · Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday, Commemorating Slavery's End. June 17, 20214:13 PM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. Adrian Florido. 3-Minute Listen. Playlist. President Biden signed a...

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

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    Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates 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. Learn more about its history, origin and significance.