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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.
Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, Republic Bank hosted its fifth annual celebration at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA. The event not only helped highlight the history of emancipation but also the ...
The Statesman has gathered 11 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in ...
Juneteenth Ohio Festival Genoa Park, 303 West Broad St., Columbus On June 21 and 22, the 28th annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival ...
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 Juneteenth Foodways Festival in Indianapolis on June 13th will celebrate the culinary heritage of African-American ...
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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 ...
This week's Press Run has news about Piano Cleveland's Piano Days festival, taking place in July; a Men's Night, complete ...
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