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Juneteenth celebrated at Brookline block party, "something very beautiful
Across the nation, many people spent the day celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the official end of slavery in the ...
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Juneteenth celebrated across U.S. with unity, reflection and calls for justice
Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on Thursday, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of ...
Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
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Spady House centennial celebrated with Juneteenth party, workshops, and cultural exhibits
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum commemorated Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration honoring both the holiday and the ...
Juneteenth: A day of reflection of history and freedom celebrated across Northeast Louisiana
RAYVILLE, La. (KNOE) - Communities across Northeast Louisiana marked Juneteenth with parades, music and reflection. In ...
Juneteenth celebrated at Scottsboro Boys museum
Juneteenth honors the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told by Union soldiers that they were free, ...
Juneteenth celebrated across the region as communities reflect on history
Several communities in the region have Juneteenth events, and at the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, organizers say there is an ...
What is the summer solstice — and how is it celebrated? A look at 8 celebrations around the world
From Finland's bonfires to England's Stonehenge gathering, here are eight global traditions that celebrate the longest day.