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Pennsylvania lawmakers commemorated Juneteenth today ahead of the federal holiday. The annual commemoration by the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus marks the date ...
An hour from Houston sit historical markers, marking the significance of the federal holiday. ABC13 goes in-depth all week on Juneteenth and what it means.
Join San Antonio for heartfelt Juneteenth celebrations. Enjoy parades, concerts, markets, and immerse yourself in a rich ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Communities across the Midlands are also set to celebrate Juneteenth with a variety of events.
The Warren-Page branch of the NAACP will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration from noon to 7 p.m. at the gazebo on ...
Juneteenth, established by President Joe Biden in 2021, is the most recently added federal holiday. Sometimes referred to as “Black Independence Day" or "Freedom Day," Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 ...
While typical Juneteenth fare is heavy on flavor, it also boasts a rich history that helps tell the story of Emancipation Day ...
Andrew Johnson famously freed his slaves on Aug. 8, 1863, but it would be another 18 months before Tennessee freed enslaved people statewide.
In Denver, for example, more than a dozen companies backed out of supporting the Juneteenth Music Festival, which is one of ...
A federal holiday is coming up that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth.
As one critic asked, has Juneteenth devolved ‘into an exploitative and profit-driven enterprise for companies that disregard ...