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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.
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 reunions: hugs and kisses, shouts of joy, laughter and, of course, tears rooted in the past but also in happiness in being together in the present.
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA 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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Linden, Texas community honors their ancestors for JuneteenthResidents of Linden, Texas gathered to celebrate Juneteenth and honor their ancestors, with a group of women using imagery on ...
Juneteenth, which is every June 19, is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the U.S.
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...
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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.
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Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. commemorate the end of slaveryJuneteenth celebrations unfolded across the United States on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought ...
Miss Juneteenth has been crowned at tonight’s annual pageant, celebrating African American history and culture.
Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...
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