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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in ...
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 ...
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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.
New Hampshire’s Juneteenth celebration culminates with dance event
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...
5 Movies and TV Shows to Watch to Better Understand Juneteenth
Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States each year on June 19, thought it hasn’t always received the recognition it ...
'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...
Trump stays silent about Juneteenth, doesn’t issue proclamation, on day he once honored as president
President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal ...
Savannah Mayor leads second annual Juneteenth Walk to the River to commemorate holiday
The Walk to the River was first initiated by Mayor Van Johnson in 2024 to commemorate the holiday, and this year turnout for ...