Oklahoma State Senator Nikki Nice advocates for recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday, citing Oklahoma's historic ties.

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In that vein, Harris said Juneteenth — the anniversary of the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two years earlier ...

Celebrate Juneteenth around D.C. with festivals, history and family-friendly gatherings. The big picture: Juneteenth — a new federal holiday marking the 1865 emancipation of enslaved people in ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A statue of a Confederate general that was toppled by protesters in Washington in 2020 will be restored and ...

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An Oklahoma County Commissioner is setting the record straight after being at the center of a short-live controversy Tuesday involving the Juneteenth holiday’s observance in the county.

- This whole weekend at Cedar Beach Park is dedicated to Juneteenth. Organizers say it's an opportunity for folks across the region to come out and celebrate culture, community, and history.