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Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery in the United States. This commemoration highlights the late announcement of freedom in Galveston, Texas, two years following the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's conclusion.
Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,
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Only known copy of Juneteenth order is on display in DallasThe only known remaining copy of General Order No. 3, the document that announced the end of slavery in Texas, is in Dallas.
Thursday will mark 160 years since Union forces landed in Galveston with news that enslaved Texans had been emancipated more ...
Juneteenth, on June 19, is a holiday that commemorates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in Texas. Here’s what will ...
The church, located at 2013 Broadway, was built in 1863, although slaves began worshipping on the property in 1848. In June ...
On Juneteenth, some organizations will be closing for the day. Here is a list of some of the those in the Dallas-Fort Worth ...
Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not lead this year's Walk for Freedom in Fort Worth, her granddaughter said.
New Jersey state offices will close Friday. But the federal holiday falls on Thursday, creating confusion for residents and a ...
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Metro released an updated holiday schedule for Juneteenth, providing details for passengers who need to travel on Thursday.
Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...
Leah Frazier's dream of merging fashion with heritage launched four years ago, bringing together local and national designers ...
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The star and the red, white and blue flag of Juneteenth symbolizes freedom. Here's everything to know about the flag that ...
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