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For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history’s darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...
The Juneteenth 2025 celebration vibe has started off across the United States. Here's more about the federal holiday and why ...
We don't need to party like it's 1865. But we can celebrate the end of slavery with America's greatest abolitionist.
What does it truly mean to be free The answer to this question resonates deeply within the story of Juneteenth, a day that ...
Staff at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum celebrated Juneteenth with a craft project that featured a ...
Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...
According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...
Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...
Thursday is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when the last remaining slaves in the U.S. were freed. This ...
The Black Scranton Project will hold its 6th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the organization ...
Juneteenth 2025, observed on Thursday (June 19) is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the US Here's a quick ...
June 19 has witnessed some of the most transformative events in world history, spanning social justice milestones, groundbreaking scientific achievements, ...