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Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law on Jan. 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the Confederate states — on paper, at least.
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Juneteenth’ s origins stretch back 160 years, to June 19, 1865 — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed ...
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the day when everyone in the United States became free. Here’s everything you need to ...
As Juneteenth celebrations unfold across the country this week, many Black Miamians are reflecting on the holiday’s deeper ...
Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States. Now, four years since it was ...
"We need to be steadfast in ensuring that our history is not erased, our contributions are not minimized and that our voices ...
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
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