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Why Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a litmus test for Americans, including me
Legend says when Jim Tomlinson learned of Gen. Gordon Granger’s proclamation ending slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, he ordered enslaved men to carry him on a stretcher to an old live oak on his Brazos River plantation, where he addressed the four dozen Blacks he forced to work the fields.
Today is Juneteenth. What to know about what will be closed and why we celebrate
Here's everything you need to know about the holiday from what will be closed today and why we celebrate. Juneteenth always falls on June 19. For 2024, it happens to be a Wednesday. Yes. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and has been since 2021.
Juneteenth Explained: What Is the Holiday, Why Was It Created and How Should It Be Celebrated?
Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free
Celebrate Freedom With These 101 Inspiring Juneteenth Instagram Captions
Juneteenth is a day to remember, reflect and rejoice. What a perfect day for laughter, love, freedom and celebration. #HappyJuneteenth You’re looking at Black excellence, Black resilience and Black joy.
Juneteenth celebrates ‘turning point’ in Black, American history
From a jazz and arts festival to city-wide celebrations Juneteenth events across Southern California promise to highlight and uplift Black culture.
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Since it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off work or school, and there are a plethora of street festivals,
New Bern to host Juneteenth celebrations all week long
Juneteenth is just a couple of days away but New Bern is celebrating the day all week. Sarah Gray Barr has more on what to expect.
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EDITORIAL: Juneteenth celebrates liberty
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