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Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states — on paper, at least.
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States. Now, four years since it was ...
On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...
Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...
The county adopted Juneteenth as its own holiday in 2021, the same year as its designation as a national holiday.
June 19, 1865, can be described as a day of freedom. It's the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free ...
Five remarkable centenarians were recently honored as part of this year’s Juneteenth celebration in Camden. These men and ...
On Wednesday, June 19, celebrate Juneteenth with Opal's Walk for Freedom. This year's 2.5-mile walk is through Fort Worth ...
HOUSTON — This Juneteenth, KHOU is spotlighting the enduring tradition of African American family reunions in its ...
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