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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
Photos of Juneteenth Celebrations Commemorating End to Slavery
Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned of their freedom. While long honored by Black Americans, the holiday has gained broader recognition since becoming a federal holiday in 2021 under President Joe Biden,
Despite federal grant funding cuts, the Cooper Family Foundation held its annual celebration, which has been a part of the ...
Families gathered Saturday afternoon at Levitt Pavilion to celebrate Juneteenth with music, food and community spirit. "It's ...
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Hundreds gather for Jackson’s Juneteenth celebrationJACKSON, MI -- Hundreds gathered at Jackson’s Horace Blackman Park for this year’s Juneteenth celebration and resource fair.
South Carolina Juneteenth celebration turns deadly with 10 people shot following parking lot altercation near Veterans of Foreign Wars post, prompting massive emergency response.
Day three of Pittsburgh's Juneteenth celebrations brought thousands to Downtown for the annual Grand Jubilee Parade. Now in ...
Kicking off in the morning, the Freedom March set the tone for the day with spiritual reflection and historical remembrance.
The Denver Police Department shared a nostalgic post about their presence at the 1992 Juneteenth celebration, featuring ...
Historic Stagville in Durham is at the heart of a week-long Juneteenth celebration, offering a poignant reminder of the ...
People like business owner Tia Chapman were excited because of how important Juneteenth and the event are to them.
Deputies reported one dead and at least 10 people shot during a Juneteenth celebration on June 21, 2025 in Anderson County, South Carolina. (WHNS) ...
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