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When, what is Juneteenth? What to know about the origins, history of the federal holiday
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, on June 19, 1865, History.com says. The troops arrived with the news a full two-and-a-half years after the signing of the proclamation.
The Statesman has gathered 11 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in ...
The Clay County African American Legacy is hosting its 25th annual Juneteenth celebration in downtown Liberty.
Ahead of Juneteenth, the AFRO will honor Maryland HBCUs at its annual Juneteenth Breakfast on June 18. Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland ...
This week's Press Run has news about Piano Cleveland's Piano Days festival, taking place in July; a Men's Night, complete ...
Republic Bank & Trust Company ("Republic" or "the Bank") hosted the fifth annual Juneteenth Event at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA. Republic partnered with Kentucky African Americans Against ...
The International African American Museum is getting ready to host thier signature yearly Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y., or ...
Several events in the Fayetteville area will be honoring the Juneteenth holiday this year. Here's when, where and what to ...
The Oakland Press on MSN10h
Juneteenth celebrations happening in Oakland County• The city of Royal Oak is hosting a Juneteenth celebration, 3-7 p.m. June 19, at Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile ...
June in Indy is about to be hot — parades, block parties, soul music, murals and maybe a little roller disco if you're lucky.
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