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History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

USA TODAY · 22h

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Newsweek on MSN · 13h

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.

'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US

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

Inside history of Juneteenth

Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place

It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas.

CBS News · 14h

Opal Lee's Walk for Freedom draws several on Juneteenth

Walk for Freedom took place Thursday morning. For the first time, Lee wasn't in attendance.

Dallas Morning News · 13h

In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk

For the first time since 2018, Sim’s grandmother, Opal Lee — known widely as the “grandmother of Juneteenth” — would not lead the annual freedom walk following a hospitalization. What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration?

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LA County communities celebrate the history of heft of Juneteenth

The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a “Black Family Reunion,” included many of the emotions that come with family ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d

See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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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 ...

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Juneteenth celebrations, protests mark day of pride and purpose across Southeast Texas

Communities across Southeast Texas marked Juneteenth on Thursday with parades and protests, honoring the day in 1865 when ...

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Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...

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Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to ...

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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native

Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.

Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN4h

Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slavery

Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...

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