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The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks our country's second independence day. Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains ...

The History of Juneteenth - The New York Times

Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late ...

Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts - Britannica

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in ...

Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration ...

Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America's second Independence Day.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth - GLSEN

This guide includes a list of ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in your community, as well as a list of resources where you can learn more about Juneteenth.

Juneteenth: an American celebration of freedom

Juneteenth is the oldest recognized African American-celebrated observance, it's still new to many Americans.

Juneteenth - Wikipedia

Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ...

7 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family and Community

1. Attend a Juneteenth Event. Find Juneteenth celebrations near you, such as parades, concerts and cultural festivals.

The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth - AP News

Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or ...

How to Honor and Celebrate Juneteenth | The Fortune Society

June 19, 1865 marks the day the last enslaved people learned of their freedom in Texas and has evolved into a day to honor Black history and culture.

Celebrate Juneteenth: Historical and Contemporary Resources

Juneteenth is the commemoration of a profound, nation-altering event—the end of slavery—but it is also the celebration of the process of liberation.

Celebrating Juneteenth: A Day of Liberation, Reflection, and ...

Juneteenth offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and continued progress towards racial and socioeconomic equity.

A beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth | PBS News

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday celebrated as Black Americans' true Independence Day.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth at Work: 9 Ways [2024 Update] - ADP

Below are nine ways to celebrate Juneteenth at work, inspired by ADP's own celebrations. Don't forget to include virtual connection points for hybrid and ...

Why We Celebrate Juneteenth - RockPointe Church

Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrating the day that slaves were told they were free in the United States. This declaration took place in Galveston, Texas ...

Texas Observes Juneteenth | TSLAC

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the name given to Emancipation Day by African Americans in Texas.

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How communities are celebrating Juneteenth - YouTube

Across the U.S., celebrations have been taking place for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, commemorating Black history

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United ...

Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? How can we do so meaningfully ...

Williams: It's important that Juneteenth is a federal holiday so that all Americans can celebrate the continued struggles of African Americans.