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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
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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 ...
What has been reported, leading up to June 19 being decreed a federal holiday in 2021, was that U.S. Army Gen. Gordon Granger ...
Galveston is among the communities keeping Juneteenth alive today. For this Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of ...
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History of Juneteenth explained by Vt. historianThursday marks Juneteenth, 160 years since emancipation was fully recognized. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. The news came two and a half ...
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Juneteenth 101: The Real Story of Black Freedom and Why the Movement Still MattersJune 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
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