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As Juneteenth returns, what happens now to African American history?
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...
What's the history of Juneteenth? Is it a federal holiday this year?
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is ...
Free Black Americans lived in NJ's Timbuctoo decades before Juneteenth — but the history is falling apart
Descendants of Timbuctoo, a historic community in Burlington County, say Westampton Township has fallen behind in maintaining the history.
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On Juneteenth, Dallas Historians Hope People ‘See the Bigger Picture’
Beginning on Juneteenth, the sole copy of the federal orders that freed enslaved Black people in Texas will be on display in ...
How is Salem celebrating Juneteenth? Details for block party, history walk, more
The 2025 Black Wall Street Block Party is a Juneteenth celebration organized by the Salem-Keizer National Association for the ...
Concerts, a block party and more scheduled to celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth
Juneteenth was an informal holiday for decades, celebrated with parades, barbecues, and other gatherings. Fort Worth has a ...
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Juneteenth celebration in Coshocton will pay homage to history and resiliency
Coshoctonians for Peace and Equality held the first Juneteenth celebration in Coshocton in 2021. This year's event will be ...
What is closed on Juneteenth in New Hampshire? Check the list
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Juneteenth, meaning no mail will be delivered. However, FedEx ...
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Houston's Juneteenth 2025 event guide
This year's Juneteenth gatherings in Houston offer an array of opportunities to learn, experience and celebrate Black history ...