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Explainer-What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.Long a regional ...
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...
Juneteenth is this week. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?
Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.
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Why Juneteenth matters: the day slavery truly ended in the U.S.
Union troops reached Galveston, Texas, carrying with them orders that all enslaved people were now free. For decades, marking ...
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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 ...
When is Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday? Everything to know about its history
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to ...
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5 Ugly Abraham Lincoln Facts No One Likes to Talk About
Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths ...
Is the DMV open on Juneteenth? Yes, here's what else is in Pensacola, Florida
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...
Juneteenth events in Cincinnati: Details for the block party, festival, parade and more
Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the cuisine of the ...
When was Juneteenth created? Why is it celebrated? What to know about Washington events
Juneteenth celebrates the end of the slavery in the United States. But when was the holiday created, and how did it get its ...