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Wisconsin’s black-led nonprofits preparing for Juneteenth celebrations
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Juneteenth is less than two weeks away and many of Wisconsin’s black-led non-profits are gearing up to celebrate leading up to it. While Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021, people have been celebrating it much longer.
06/8/2024 - 8:15 am | View Link
Juneteenth celebrations abound in Houston and Galveston
Community member Jackie Douglas celebrates after residents marched from the Galveston County Courthouse on June 19, 2022 in Galveston, Texas. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth, the oldest known nationally celebrated event commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
06/8/2024 - 3:00 am | View Link
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Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a ...
The celebration commemorates June 19, 1865, when a military decree informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were free. In June 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill designating ...
06/7/2024 - 9:31 am | View Website
Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed : NPR
Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day or the country's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history.
06/7/2024 - 3:04 am | View Website
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts | Britannica
Juneteenth celebrations in the United States typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with food, music, and dancing.
06/6/2024 - 9:21 pm | View Website
Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and ...
Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American resilience and achievement while aiding in the preservation of those historical narratives that promoted racial and personal advancement since Freedom Day.
06/6/2024 - 5:03 pm | View Website
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
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