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Juneteenth Block party at African American Museum in Philadelphia ends early due to severe weather
The Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia was forced to end early Thursday due to severe ...
Juneteenth remains joyous at African American Museum’s block party in Center City
While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on ...
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Philadelphia Union and WSFS Bank celebrate Juneteenth with new bikes for the Boys & Girls Club of Chester
To celebrate Juneteenth, the Philadelphia Union and WSFS Bank are teaming up to build and gift bikes and safety kits to kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Chester. Once they have built the bikes, ...
The island city where Juneteenth was born
One hundred and sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is ...
Severe weather ends Juneteenth Block Party at African American Museum in Philadelphia early
Celebrations were in full swing this Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ...
Juneteenth 2025: From Texas to Washington, check 10 best places to celebrate with amazing activities across US
Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more
From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.