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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.
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
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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 ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
At the heart of The University of Texas at Arlington’s campus, Andrew Billings, Kynnedi Hughs and Adrianna Williamson—student ...
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Black Austin Tours highlights history for JuneteenthKXAN's Avery Travis and Will DuPree sit down with Donovan Spann, a lead guide with Black Austin Tours. He highlights events ...
Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open ...
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