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Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas
Washington — Former President Joe Biden is set to head to Galveston, Texas, on Thursday to join a Juneteenth Celebration ...
What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated
Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...
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Catholic parishes mark Juneteenth, the ‘second independence day’ for U.S.
Catholic churches are celebrating the national holiday of Juneteenth this week by honoring the freedom won by formerly ...
'It's our Independence Day': Worcester commemorates Juneteenth
As she held her 8-month-old son, Khalid, Medina refocused on the history of Juneteenth including U.S. Union troops who ...
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Remembering history, importance of Juneteenth
As Juneteenth is being celebrated throughout the nation, many people may not know the true meaning of this pivotal day in ...
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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.
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Philly’s National Constitution Center celebrates Juneteenth with programs celebrating freedom fighters
The museum’s special programming targeted visitors who may not have known about America’s second independence day and the ...
Older generations walk in Fort Worth to preserve Juneteenth history: ‘Don't let it die'
Those who showed up for the 2.5 mile walk representing the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach slaves in Texas, ...
'This is American history:' The nation celebrates Juneteenth, see photos around the US
With flags, ceremonies, parades and pomp, celebrations across the United States marked the day the promise of freedom finally ...
Today is Juneteenth, but the state of New Jersey will also celebrate Friday. Here's why
This year marks the fourth year that New Jersey will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday. However, while ...