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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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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
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Once a meeting place for the enslaved, Galveston-area church serves as home of JuneteenthReedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is often referred to as the Mother Church of Texas, a place where the enslaved would gather to worship.
This Thursday, June 19, the birthplace of Juneteenth comes alive with The Official Juneteenth Return—a free public ...
Take a look at the history of Juneteenth in Fort Worth, including the legacy of Opal Lee who campaigned for years to make it ...
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...
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