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Newsweek on MSN · 11h

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

'This is American history:' See photos around the US as the nation celebrates Juneteenth

With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally rang true for more Americans.

CBS News on MSN · 1h

Minnesotans celebrate Juneteenth through food, music and history lessons

Juneteenth, now recognized as a federal holiday, is more than a day off; it's an important reminder of freedom delayed but never denied.

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth

The Seattle Times · 2h

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history.

The Boston Globe · 17h

Trump and the GOP are attacking Black history. So, why has there been no movement to repeal Juneteenth?

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell than eliminating an office tucked inside a federal agency.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Trump DEI attacks have changed how companies celebrate Juneteenth

Top corporations rushed to observe Juneteenth in 2020. Today they are still commemorating the federal holiday but not with the same fanfare.

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Juneteenth walking tours explore Salem’s Black history, one family at a time

While some use the Juneteenth holiday to rest or attend festive community events, the Willamette Heritage Center sees it as ...

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Ohio History Connection's Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival brings celebration of freedom

Ohio History Connection staff member Valerie Boyer celebrates Juneteenth by dancing with children at a Juneteenth celebration ...

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Juneteenth celebrated

More than 80 people stood in Thursday’s heat, waiting patiently for the flags to be raised and their anthem to be sung as ...

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Juneteenth: A day of reflection of history and freedom celebrated across Northeast Louisiana

RAYVILLE, La. (KNOE) - Communities across Northeast Louisiana marked Juneteenth with parades, music and reflection. In ...

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TKAAM celebrates Juneteenth, offers update on new building

TKAAM tells 12 News on Juneteenth it’s important to celebrate African American history and culture, honoring those who have ...

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5 Movies and TV Shows to Watch to Better Understand Juneteenth

Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States each year on June 19, thought it hasn’t always received the recognition it ...

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WATCH IT: Local historian speaks on history of Juneteenth at Augusta festival

Local Historian Wayne O'Bryant speaks on the history of the holiday at the 9th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival.

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BLACC's Juneteenth event in Chico highlights significance of history, unity, and joy

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ...

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