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Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...
Gov. Cox goes off on Utah’s ‘dumb’ bill and SLC’s ‘dumb’ new flags even as city raises its Juneteenth banner
While Salt Lake City officials gathered Tuesday for a celebration to raise the city’s new Juneteenth flag over City Hall, ...
Juneteenth 2025 in South Florida: Art, dance, music, festivals & more to honor Freedom Day
Are you ready for vibrant dance and musical performances, historical retrospectives, family festivals and some tasty sweet ...
Amherst Cinema presents free short film festival in celebration of Juneteenth
AMHERST — A selection of short films from the American Black Film Festival will be screened at the Amherst Cinema in ...
Reading gets ready for weeklong Juneteenth celebration
READING, Pa. – Juneteenth is right around the corner, and in Reading, organizers gearing up for a weeklong celebration. It ...
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80 Years of Juneteenth in Oregon
Despite existing for 160 years, Juneteenth is relatively new to Portland. In fact, this year marks the 80th anniversary of ...
11 Investigates Exclusive: Juneteenth Festival permit partially approved
While the festival organizer's attorney says this is a step in the right direction, he warns the clock is still ticking on ...
Juneteenth: High school students travel back in time
High school students traveled back in time Tuesday, walking the same path many of their ancestors did in Fourth and Third ...