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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or cookouts.
The Press Democrat16m
Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Celebrations are planned around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...
Palo Alto Online24m
Palo Alto marks Juneteenth with ceremony, proclamation
When Union Army General Gordon Granger came to Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery, his order ...
Westbrook Juneteenth celebration honors Black history and inclusivity
A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth commemorates when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, ...
Carson Now41m
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it in Nevada
Isabella Aldrete, the Nevada Independent It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been ...
KFDM46m
From local roots to national recognition: Juneteenth's enduring legacy and significance
Black Texans and African Americans worldwide have been celebrating Juneteenth.It was 159 years ago that almost 2,000 Union ...
The Beaumont Enterprise on MSN58m
Basking in the light of history
Gail Pellum is keeping the spirit and memory of Juneteenth alive in a way that would have made her great-grandmother proud. For 41 years, Pellum and her non-profit organization African American ...