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Juneteenth 2025: Date, holiday status, history, meaning, and why it’s celebrated
Juneteenth, a pivotal celebration in African American history, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, particularly marking June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans' true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed for
Guide to Juneteenth events throughout Portland
The Big Yard Foundation’s annual 5K takes participants through a “scenic” walk, jog or run through North Portland. This year will feature a kid’s fun run as well. Registration is donation-based, but proceeds benefit the organization and its Big Yard Academy.
See photos from Juneteenth celebration in Green Bay
African American Resource Center on June 14, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis., featured a parade, live music, vendors, a basketball tournament and other family activies. The sixth annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by We All Rise: African American Resource Center on June 14,
‘This is what Juneteenth is all about,’ Atlanta founder says of weekend celebration
The second day of the Juneteenth Atlanta fest kicked off under mostly sunny skies after Saturday’s disruptive downpours drenched festival goers and left swaths of the Piedmont Park grounds a bit muddy.
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, but has been celebrated much longer. So what is the history behind Juneteenth, and why do we celebrate it? WCCO's Reg Chapman explains.
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Round Rock prepares for Juneteenth celebration 1 year after deadly shooting
It has been nearly one year since the deadly shooting at Round Rock's Juneteenth celebration RRPD have arrested seven people ...
Round Rock Juneteenth Festival plans to honor victims from last year’s shooting
It's been nearly a year since the deadly shooting during a Juneteenth Festival in Round Rock. Safety is on the minds of many ...
Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here's what they said
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...
Beaumont Juneteenth Celebration moves indoors due to weather forecast
Beaumont's Juneteenth event moves indoors to the Civic Center due to weather, featuring Midnight Star and free admission.
Houston’s Juneteenth Culture Fest brings art, music and unity to Avenida
HOUSTON — On Saturday, the first day of the Juneteenth Culture Fest at Avenida, kicked off with dozens of people in ...
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Old Greenwich Sidewalk Sales, Juneteenth events and other local news
The sale, organized by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, is from Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can expect live ...